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)