[IBM] 80 or below (nominal room
temperature is 72 degrees Fahrenheit, 22 degrees Celsius). Used in
describing the expected intelligence range of the luser.
"Well, but how's this interface going to play with the
room-temperature IQ crowd?" See drool-proof paper. This is
a much more insulting phrase in countries that use Celsius
thermometers.
CELSIUS, ANDERS (1701-44)
Swedish astronomer. At the age of 25 he had a raging argument with
best friend Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) when he claimed
that Fahrenheit's system of measuring temperature was completely
fucked, and that he could design a better system whilst standing on
his head blindfolded in a bucket of lard....
