room temperature

n : the normal temperature of room in which people live

room-temperature IQ

(IBM) 80 or below. Used in describing the expected

intelligence range of the {luser}. "Well, but how's this

interface going to play with the room-temperature IQ crowd?"

This is a much more insulting phrase in countries that use

Celsius thermometers.

See {drool-proof paper}.

[{Jargon File}]

(1996-04-06)