Verboticism: Cryptprogram

'I'm sorry can you repeat that? '

DEFINITION: A technological innovation that doesn't work as expected because "normal people" can't figure out how to use it.

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Cryptprogram

Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: kript/pro/gram

Sentence: The newest version of cardscam was such a crytprogram that even the cards couldn't understand it

Etymology: cryptogram (obscure puzzle) + program (as in computer)

Points: 509

Comments: Cryptprogram

Scrumpy - 2007-09-14: 10:29:00
The crypt keeper has a winner!