I think jeffa addressed some issues. If you have a system, you can test most Perl scripts rather effectively.

Now while I think the power of a good Mascarpone can beat most Javascripts and even Velveeta can meet a Word Macro; It takes a high quality Stilton to even come close to Perl. Though Stilton isn't as versatile as Perl. It's more like a Cheddar that can be placed in many settings and has enough variations. From the mild chedder to be put on a simple grilled cheese sanwich, to the state dinner with a sharp cheese sauce on the side. THWACK!

Sorry for the violence, but I couldn't let him continue typing