1384

Big Tech companies are finally getting the names we thought dystopian megacorps would have (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

228 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Meta Platforms. X Corp. tell me those aren't straight from a strangely prescient cyberpunk classic

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] [email protected] 51 points 10 months ago

Those names were always parodying the names of actual corporations. I'm pretty sure Weyland Yutani is basically supposed to be like Lockheed Mitsubishi

this post was submitted on 25 Aug 2023

1384 points (98.9% liked)

Showerthoughts

28427 readers

212 users here now

A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

Rules

All posts must be showerthoughts
The entire showerthought must be in the title
Posts must be original/unique
Be good to others - no bigotry - including racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or xenophobia
Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]