char (*(*x())[])()

"char (*(*x())[])()
x: function returning pointer to array[] of pointers to function returning char" - K&R, page 122.

Because C is concise and elegant.
Seriously, I am a fan of the language, but this is unforgivable.

>>9
>>10
I guess I was just overly surprised to see something like this in a language that otherwise avoids such complicated-looking syntax. I realize I am overreacting. I consider the language beautiful, which is why this blemish shocked me.

>>11
I laughed aloud. Good joke.