Threadien

Threadien is a fictional programming language that appears in the webcomic UserFriendly. It is portrayed as an esoteric language used by the character "Professor Slacker" to write extremely complex and often nonsensical code. The name itself is a portmanteau of "thread" and "ien," suggesting a connection to programming concepts like threads and potentially a deliberately obscure or difficult-to-use syntax.

In the context of the comic, Threadien serves as a vehicle for humor, highlighting the perceived complexity and sometimes baffling nature of programming languages, especially for those outside the field. Professor Slacker's use of Threadien often results in humorous misunderstandings or unintended consequences, emphasizing the gap between the programmer's intent and the actual execution of code. The language's specific syntax and capabilities are never fully defined, remaining a running gag that allows for creative interpretation within the comic's narrative. It's not a real-world programming language, but rather a fictional construct designed to serve a comedic purpose.