[hellrich]

I think 88 would be a very unfortunate designation, Neo-Nazis use it as a code / abbreviation for “Heil Hitler” (8th letter twice).

[jacquesm]

Why would that limit the present day use of the number 88?

Neo-Nazi's don't get to claim integers.

[hellrich]

Depends on how many people know about it and might interprete it as some kind of association. I would be sceptical to use 88 as a designation, at least in Germany. See 4 or 13 for numbers avoided in other cultures (for non-political reasons).

[geezerjay]

> I think 88 would be a very unfortunate designation, Neo-Nazis use it as a code / abbreviation for “Heil Hitler” (8th letter twice).

IIRC 8 is a lucky number in chinese and asian cultures. Between catering to the billion-strong asia market and hurting the feelings of a hand-full of conspiracy nuts, I would prefer to go where the money goes.

People need to grow up.

[flamedoge]

Numbers are just numbers. It's superstitious to attach negative connotations to something so amoral.

[DonHopkins]

People just tend to notice the cases where the association is justified.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/666_Fifth_Avenue

[sunstone]

88 is good luck in Chinese culture

[orthecreedence]

Usually only when paired with 14 though, eg 14/88. Otherwise there's just not enough context to suggest neo-nazis.

[posterboy]

Nah, 88 is Radium