Re: [boost] [not-XInt] Some country western after thoughts about reference counting

Subject: Re: [boost] [not-XInt] Some country western after thoughts about reference counting
From: Joachim Faulhaber (afojgo_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-03-11 04:26:42

2011/3/11 Simonson, Lucanus J <lucanus.j.simonson_at_[hidden]>:
> Joachim Faulhaber wrote:
>> 2011/3/10 Simonson, Lucanus J <lucanus.j.simonson_at_[hidden]>:
>>> I hate reference counting schemes as a general rule because they
>>> always seem so reasonable and straightforward at the beginning but
>>> tend to lead to a lot of problems in the end.  I could write a
>>> country western song about reference counting, broken hearts and
>>> bitter regret....
>>
>>>> Please do, we could sing it at BoostCon ;-)
>
> Well...  I lost my job
> And my truck broke down
> And my dog died and
> My girlfriend left me
> All because I
> <chorus>Put my faith in reference counting</chorus>
> Instead of the good lord above!
>
> <refrain>Yes my luck ran out when the
> reference count went to -1.</refrain>
>
> Now I promise I'll
> <chorus>Swear off of reference counting</chorus>
> And quit drinking
> And shave
> Just as soon as I get sober!
>
> <refrain>Yes my luck ran out when the
> Reference count went to -1.</refrain>
>
> But in the mean time
> I need to think of
> A really good excuse 'cause
> I don't know how to explain
> <chorus> all my reference counting problems </chorus>
> to my wife!
>
> <refrain>Yes my luck ran out when the
> Reference count went to -1.</refrain>
>
> <refrain>Yes my luck ran out when the
> Reference count went to -1.</refrain>
>
>
>
> Will that do or does it need to be longer?

I'm deeply impressed. I will never even think of using ref counting again!

Your song rocks  :-D
Joachim