Why are a disproportionately high number of numerical answers to new C challenge questions equal to 42?

Question

Does that have anything to do with 42 being the answer to everything according to the hitchhiker's guide to the universe and the quiz author probably being a fan?

Answer 1

Yes.
This reference is actually a running gag in computer science 😅

Answer 2

I think 42 is connected to hitchhiker's guide but I don't know if the author is really a fan of this guide.
As stated by Matthias 42 is commonly used.

Answer 3

No, other users made them^^
I also enjoy them, they make learning more relaxing :)

Answer 4

On that note:

Who else will type "sololearn" in a riddle without thinking as soon as these letters come up?