Indirection is funny

posted by  techgeek (12)  12 months ago (blogs.msdn.com)

In code, unnecessary layers of indirection can be confusing and lead to bug. Do you really need to write code like: ***p = ****q.

However, in natural language, technically correct usages of indirection can be funny and sound sophisticated.

1. "We need a plan for when we'll have the plan" 
2. "Known Knowns", "Known Unknowns", and "Unknown Unknowns" 
3. "I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.