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Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by st_goliath on Monday March 02, 2026 @07:04AM (#47216931)
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.

Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by AndyPa32 on Monday March 02, 2026 @08:14AM (#47217576)
There are regions in Germany (Hessen) where "Azure" is pronounced the exact same way as "Ärger" (trouble). Makes you think...
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by ThreeFx on Monday March 02, 2026 @08:31AM (#47217745)
Wow, that's incredible. Even though I'm from Hessen, I never thought of making that connection!
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by Zigurd on Monday March 02, 2026 @08:43AM (#47217867)
For Latvians Windows Vista was pretty funny cluck cluck.
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by adornKey on Monday March 02, 2026 @07:09AM (#47216981)
"Der Ätsch-Browser".
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by aleph_minus_one on Monday March 02, 2026 @06:28PM (#47225778)
Relevant cultural context from Germany:

In Germany, there exists a popular children's game named "Das verrückte Labyrinth" (in English it's simply named "Labyrinth": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labyrinth_(board_game) ).

When you get a corner-shaped card (in German: "Eckkarte")

> https://boardgamegeek.com/image/155268/labyrinth

from the turn of the previous player, your intended move will typically be more complicated to visualize (at least for children) - this is what this game is about - so children tended to name a "Eckkarte" an "Ätschkarte".

Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by adornKey on Wednesday March 04, 2026 @02:19AM (#47244244)
Maybe that game exists, but it's an old word and you can find references for it that are hundreds of years old. Its meaning fits to the browser. Your statement that it's just some kind of reference to some special game is not correct.
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by croes on Monday March 02, 2026 @08:28AM (#47217718)
Don’t forget Kleinweich
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by Schaulustiger on Tuesday March 03, 2026 @09:25AM (#47232819)
I thought we preferred the alliteration "Winzigweich".
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by froh42 on Monday March 02, 2026 @08:35AM (#47217787)
Ok, Vibrierkot is something for the German shitpost communities with all my Zuhausis im Zwischennetz.
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by defjm on Monday March 02, 2026 @08:52AM (#47217968)
You made me laugh, thanks.
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by p0w3n3d on Monday March 02, 2026 @10:07AM (#47218921)
As a Polish man I love Klopilot <3
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by lowdownbutter on Monday March 02, 2026 @10:32AM (#47219275)
Maybe you can explain it for we non German speakers.
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by nitros on Monday March 02, 2026 @10:39AM (#47219367)
Klopilot: Klo ~ Toilet Vibrierkot: Kot ~ Faeces
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by vedaba on Monday March 02, 2026 @12:09PM (#47220816)
What is "Vibrierkot" supposed to sound like?
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by bluefirebrand on Monday March 02, 2026 @12:44PM (#47221338)
Probably 'vibe code'?
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by vedaba on Monday March 02, 2026 @01:35PM (#47222079)
Now I see it... Needed morning coffee to kick in
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by PunchyHamster on Monday March 02, 2026 @11:29AM (#47220171)
> Klopilot

funnily enough works just fine in Polish

Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by pndy on Monday March 02, 2026 @01:59PM (#47222433)
Nothing beats małomiękki
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by Fnoord on Monday March 02, 2026 @03:11PM (#47223431)
Winamp, by Nullsoft.
Re:Microsoft bans the word "Microslop" on its Discord, then ... by majewsky on Monday March 02, 2026 @05:42PM (#47225240)
> Klopilot

I like "Copy-lot".