Re: So, we need a code name...

[Dan Brian]

>   durian
>        n 1: tree of southeastern Asia having edible oval fruit with a
>             hard spiny rind [syn: {durion}, {durian tree}, {Durio
>             zibethinus}]
>        2: huge fruit native to southeastern Asia `smelling like Hell
>           and tasting like Heaven'; seeds are roasted and eaten like
>           nuts
> 
> I think that's rather descriptive of Perl in general.  Its huge, hard
> on the outside, soft on the inside, smells really nasty but if you're
> brave enough (or dumb enough) to take a bite it tastes wonderful.

I agree. Especially considering the language-independence of the parser
being planned. Besides the meaning, it's a rather cool word all by itself.