PHP

 

cover of PHP and MySQL

Even tho' I took a class in 2009, I must confess that today I know absolutely nothing about PHP. I do however have a book on the subject which I'm holding onto for sentimental reasons as I picked it up for free at the English Library in Geneva. It's a momento of a quintessential Genevian experience - parking at the Kempinski Hotel (so posh), coming out onto the street from the garage elevator you were guaranteed to see one unbelievably expensive car, and someone absolutely dripping with money. Then glance left down rue de Monthoux to a fantastic view of the jet d'eau and across the road to the library located in the Emmanuel Church building. There is a bookcase in the vestibule where people can leave books - and it was there I picked this up, hoping no doubt that I would read it and add PHP to my skillset. Alas, I never even cracked the spine, but I am fascinated by the cover photo.

  • Who is this guy?
  • Is that a wetsuit he's wearing?
  • Why is he so happy about being punched in the tit by an exploding file cabinet?