Sometimes string theorists deliberately go out of their way to sound like mad scientists. And no, I'm not talking about using silly left quotes like `this' even when you're not using LaTeX.

I'm talking about titles that combine supersymmetry with words like "hexipentisteriruncicantitruncated". I can imagine the conversation between coauthors.

"What would be a good catchy title for our paper?"

"I know!"

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@johncarlosbaez I wouldn't want to be the one introducing their talk.

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