Y2K
Obviously,Y2Ktakes inspiration from the real-life fears surrounding the Y2K bug.
Others applauded the efforts taken by world governments to combat any potential danger posed by the bug.
In the early days of personal computer programming, memory was a luxury that could quickly prove expensive.
Using two digits instead of four could reduce the size of data files and databases.
However, this raised the possibility of glitches and bugs if the programs were accessed after 2000.
Bemer became a leading figure in early attempts to combat “The Year 2000 Problem” in the 1970s.
This included shoring up the programs tied to telecommunications and utilities.
Some characters, like computer expert Laura, are able to identify the bug and why it’s dangerous.
As reported byComputer World, over $300 billion was spent globally attempting to circumvent any threats.
On the last night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a New Years Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives in this dial-up disaster comedy.
By all accounts, these efforts were successful.
However, likeY2K, there have been some comedic takes on the issue.
One of theTreehouse of Horror episodes ofThe Simpsonsmemorably tackled the idea.
Interestingly, some of the best examples ofY2Kstories in pop culture focused on the mundane aspects of the problem.
