What is the most shocking case in the python standard library where the API doesn't follow the PEP8

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What is the most shocking case in the python standard library where the API doesn't follow the PEP8 recommendations?

Please one answer per violation, specifying the python version, and the justification for the PEP8 violation (if existent).

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