Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit
st_goliath | on: Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then locks the server
If you're German-speaking: "Klopilot" and "Vibrierkot" are some modern day personal favorites.

On a similar, nostalgic note, I recall boot screens for "Sinnlos 98" floating around, back when modifying the bootup logo was a thing.

AndyPa32 | parent | next
There are regions in Germany (Hessen) where "Azure" is pronounced the exact same way as "Ärger" (trouble). Makes you think...
ThreeFx | root | parent
Wow, that's incredible. Even though I'm from Hessen, I never thought of making that connection!
Zigurd | root | parent
For Latvians Windows Vista was pretty funny cluck cluck.
froh42 | parent | next
Ok, Vibrierkot is something for the German shitpost communities with all my Zuhausis im Zwischennetz.
PunchyHamster | parent | next
> Klopilot

funnily enough works just fine in Polish

pndy | root | parent
Nothing beats małomiękki
majewsky | parent | next
> Klopilot

I like "Copy-lot".

defjm | parent | next
You made me laugh, thanks.
Fnoord | parent | next
Winamp, by Nullsoft.
p0w3n3d | parent | next
As a Polish man I love Klopilot <3
lowdownbutter | parent | next
Maybe you can explain it for we non German speakers.
nitros | root | parent
Klopilot: Klo ~ Toilet Vibrierkot: Kot ~ Faeces
vedaba | root | parent
What is "Vibrierkot" supposed to sound like?
bluefirebrand | root | parent
Probably 'vibe code'?
vedaba | root | parent
Now I see it... Needed morning coffee to kick in
adornKey | parent | next
"Der Ätsch-Browser".
loading story #47225778
croes | parent
Don’t forget Kleinweich