So, Python regexps are suddenly more readable, even though they need
additional layer of backslashes?<p>$_ does not rely on unreadable style. First, it&#x27;s a common idiom, so it&#x27;s in
no way less comprehensible than list comprehension in Python. You just need to
understand what it means. Second, it&#x27;s not an obligation to use $_. I often
avoid it if it doesn&#x27;t make my code reflecting my intentions better. Funny
thing, I do the same in Python, C, and Erlang.<p>And I hear about $_ and regexp literals as unique selling points (if I read
your acronym correctly) only from people that don&#x27;t really write in Perl.