MacN'Cheezus

Yep. JavaScript is basically a LISP wearing a Java trenchcoat. Functions are first class citizens and can be passed around just like variables. Object orientation is weird and bolted on as an afterthought.

In case you’re wondering just how much functional programming is possible in JS, I recommend reading this: https://mostly-adequate.gitbook.io/mostly-adequate-guide/

Yes, but all of the quirks it had back then are still there, for backwards compatibility