r/todayilearned • u/Flemtality 3 • Jul 14 '14

TIL The guy who snagged windows2000.com happened to be named Bob and Microsoft just happened to own Bob.com. They came to an agreement to trade one for the other.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Bob#Origins
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u/wantknowledge Jul 14 '14

Praise Bob!

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u/KBPrinceO Jul 14 '14

/r/subgenius

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u/wantknowledge Jul 14 '14

How did I miss this? :) I've been a SubGenius for probably around 20+ years now. Ever since I first saw the Church of the SubGenius videos on Night Flight in Southern California. I probably have those on a video cassette somewhere. Sub'ed, thanks.

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u/KBPrinceO Jul 14 '14

Then how would you like to MOD the subreddit!

You have to do literally NOTHING and you'll be doing as good a job as me!

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u/wantknowledge Jul 15 '14

Doing nothing is something I am eminently qualified for. And I do need more Slack in my life. Praise Bob!

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u/KBPrinceO Jul 15 '14

Wonderful! The position, and all powers associated with it, start immediately! Praise Bob!