hello world

Why is that every sample program shows you how to build a hello world application? Can't we come up with something new and refreshing already or are all the guys writing the books a bunch of lemmings that say to themselves "I know let's show people how to make a message box say 'hello world'". I just wish people could use a bit more humor especialy when it comes to techincal writing, but i guess tha'ts why they're technical writers because let's face it if they wanted to write with humor they'd have a better job.