#!/usr/bin/perl $a=5; # Here we make a new variable called "a" to use as a simple loop counter. # Now, we'll create some arrays, and start them off with some fresh elements. @group=("swarm","heap","load","gang","squad","bunch","cluster","family","team"); # This is an array, called group. Arrays are designated with in at-symbol (@) prefix. @adjective=("crack-smoking","supple","furious","sexy","hyperactive","inquisitive","hot","old","crazy"); @noun=("midgets","Cuban refugees","clowns","bitches","programmers","babies","dogs","hep-cats","apes"); while($a>0) # This is a simple while-loop construct. It uses the same syntax as Java, or C, { # with one exception...You need to enclose even singular expressions in braces. $index=rand(9); # This generates a random integer between 0 and 9, and stores it in $index print( "\nMr. T says, \"Daaaaammmn!!! A @group[$index]"); # First part of the line is printed here, in this statement. $index=rand(9); # A new number is generated, and stored in $index. print( " of @adjective[$index]"); # The n'th element ($index) of the array is printed here. $index=rand(9); # A new random number is generated and stored in $index. print( " @noun[$index] just ate my balls!!\""); # The end of the line is printed. $a--; # Our loop counter is decremented here, and the loop iterates. } print("\n\n"); # Toss in a few newlines to keep things pretty, and we're all done!