ID: I202512111754
Status: idea
Tags: Meme, Microsoft Windows
Michealsoft Binbows
Michaelsoft Binbows is the name of a now-closed used computer repair store in Koaigimachi, Japan, and a parody of the name “Microsoft Windows” the name being a bilingual pun playing off the Japanese term “binbo” meaning “cheap.” An image of the storefront became the subject of memes, as early as 2007 for its obvious infringement on the Microsoft Windows brand. It was first documented on the Japanese blog “Alf’s Room” in 2001, its actual location being discovered as early as 2013. Source: know your meme.
This picture has been spread wide over the internet with countless of memes being created about it.
In 2021 a Youtuber named Nick Robinson (Babylonian) uploaded a video about Michealsoft Binbows. He made a video about trying to find Michealsoft Binbows. After a long search in VR through he was about to give up, and then stumbled upon it. 36°22'21.7"N 139°03'30.2"E
In his second video, he flies to Japan to view it in person.
References
- https://nickmer.ch/en-eur/products/bps-002-michaelsoft-binbows-tan
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDzAAjzbV5g
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRIklga9IBQ
- https://www.reddit.com/r/urbanexploration/comments/15pxaew/i_made_a_pilgrimage_to_michaelsoft_binbows_today/
- https://rcrappyoffbrands.fandom.com/wiki/Michaelsoft_Binbows
- https://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/ne4sld/man_finds_the_origin_of_the_meme_michaelsoft/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/windows/comments/ms1q18/michaelsoft_binbows/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/8o631e/windows_nah/
- https://9gag.com/gag/a83w9ne
- https://www.redbubble.com/shop/binbows+stickers
- https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/michaelsoft-binbows