This was my entry for the 20th International Obfuscated C Code Contest, a contest whose aims are To write the most Obscure/Obfuscated C program under the rules. To show the importance of programming style, in an ironic way. To stress C compilers with unusual code. To illustrate some of the subtleties of the C language. To provide a safe forum for poor C code. :-) I've been meaning to enter the contest for quite a few years so was very pleased to see it re-opened for 2012.