C# appreciation thread

How many of you guys prefer coding in C#? I feel that C# is the best language for quickly coding programs for windows, and with managed directx there's tons of awesome stuff you can do. I just started my computer-education this autumn, and we're being forced to make stuff in java. Java and C# are pretty much identical, only C# has more functionality (WHY doesn't java have properties? X| ), has the infitely superior development environment ('cause remembering the syntax of your programming language is SO last paradigm), and, in my experience, runs a good deal faster than java.

If you don't mind the terrible syntax, you can get that done in Perl the right way too.

I don't know what it is about Perl. I had this love/hate relationship going: it's an ugly language with more quaint nuances than English, but it could get a shitload done. CPAN for the win.

Lately I'm liking Perl more though. The more I use it, the more awesome it seems. Is this abused child syndrome?