[jerbear4328]

The designers of the language didn't intend for it to end up this way, it just worked out like it did. GP is pointing out that their parent assumed it was intentionally choosing pretty syntax over speed, when it was more likely for them to start with the syntax without considering speed.

[pajuc]

What's the difference between "choosing pretty syntax over speed" and "start with syntax without considering speed"?

[janc_]

Intentions.

The first is a conscious decision, the second is not.