

Hackers predate the Internet. Phone phreaking, like the Captain Crunch whistle is basically the origin of hacking and hacker culture.
But your larger point is valid and there was probably more than a little cocaine involved with thinking up that story.
Cause it’s the First of May, First of May Outdoor fucking starts today So bring your favorite lady or at least your favorite lay Water’s not cold, baby, dip in your big toe Maybe I’ll see you in flagrante delicto Grass below you, sky above Celebrate spring with a crazy little thing called Fucking outside
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