title: Does the mysql CLI tool provide a way to display binary data in a console-friendly manner?
body: <p>I have a MySQL database containing a table with a binary-typed column. I'd like to be able to project that column without having to run it through, e.g., <code>HEX()</code>. Does the <code>mysql</code> CLI tool have a configuration option or other means to display a representation of binary data in a manner that won't output arbitrary bytes for my console to interpret in hilarious/annoying ways?</p>