computer confetti

computer confetti

(jargon)(Or "chad") A common term for punched-cardchad, which, however, does not make good confetti, as thepieces are stiff and have sharp corners that could injure theeyes.

GLS reports that he once attended a wedding at MIT duringwhich he and a few other guests enthusiastically threw chadinstead of rice. The groom later grumbled that he and hisbride had spent most of the evening trying to get the stuffout of their hair.