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7. Back in the early days of BASIC-running PCs

Sun May 10, 2026, 11:48 AM

19 hrs ago

My father edited a program called "Buzzwords" (circa 1979). It generated a string of random words, but the words were typical corporate buzzwords, and could be used as prompts for a speech. And the speech, while actually nonsense, would sound profound.

A precursor to today's word salads from The Felon and others of his ilk.

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