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I wonder if the 88 is intentional on this review in Helldivers (hexbear.net)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago (2 children)

In Japanese internet slang 888 is for clapping, poor choice.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 9 months ago (1 children)

8 is also an Eastern lucky number.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Didn't know that.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

Fash and ruining ancient Asian mysticism, name a better duo

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

what's the connection? like a pun between the word 'eight' and 'clap'?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago

What does 888 mean in Japanese slang?

You'll see this on a number of forums and video streaming websites, and may even get it in a text from time to time. Similarly, you might see someone get praised with うぽつ (thank you for uploading) or 888 (pronounced as ぱちぱちぱち, the sound of snapping or clapping), which means “clap clap clap.”

Dunno how true this is since I don't speak the language, but I often see 888 in the comments on Japanese sides of Youtube and Nico Video.