[Python-Dev] A Horrible Inconsistency

[Fredrik Lundh]

Fred L. Drake, Jr. wrote:

> Even better:
> 
>     "123"*-1
> 
> We'd get to explain:
> 
> - what the "*-" operator is all about, and
> 
> - why we'd use it with a string and an int.
> 
> I see possibilities here.  :-)

the infamous "*-" clear operator?  who snuck that one into python?

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