Comments on: Hulu Translates To “Cease” and “Desist” in Swahili. Oops. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/ Startup and Technology News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:45:18 -0800 hourly 1 By: suggestions dept http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-1/#comment-2974468 suggestions dept Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:26:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-2974468 @Fred LaRuelle- "allow legitimate businesses to be found by their customers" Are all phone numbers vanity numbers? Is that even possible? How difficult is it to keep a list of phone numbers? Guess what, Fred? The internet runs on numbers, not names. The problem, Fred, is you and millions of others have been led to believe the system runs on names. It doesn't. The optional names system was added because some people, 30 years ago, thought it was good idea at the time. (It was, no doubt.) However things have changed a lot in the last 30 years. For example the capabilities of technology, as well the the number and type of people using the internet. The simple solution is to use numbers. The numbers system was never replaced. It is still on your computer, 30 years later. It is just that people are not aware of it and hence do not use it. Numbers mean the same thing in all languages. http://72.246.53.50 or http://72.246.53.32 Gets you to Hulu.com, every time. Just like phone numbers. @Fred LaRuelle-
“allow legitimate businesses to be found by their customers”

Are all phone numbers vanity numbers?
Is that even possible?
How difficult is it to keep a list of phone numbers?
Guess what, Fred? The internet runs on numbers, not names.
The problem, Fred, is you and millions of others have been led to believe the system runs on names. It doesn’t. The optional names system was added because some people, 30 years ago, thought it was good idea at the time. (It was, no doubt.) However things have changed a lot in the last 30 years. For example the capabilities of technology, as well the the number and type of people using the internet.
The simple solution is to use numbers.
The numbers system was never replaced.
It is still on your computer, 30 years later.
It is just that people are not aware of it and hence do not use it.
Numbers mean the same thing in all languages.
http://72.246.53.50 or
http://72.246.53.32
Gets you to Hulu.com, every time.
Just like phone numbers.

]]> By: asdf http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-2801380 asdf Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:53:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-2801380 in Arabic, Hulu could mean sweat,delicious,pretty,nice,,,, in Arabic, Hulu could mean sweat,delicious,pretty,nice,,,,

]]> By: HuLu, A Quantum Leap in Electronic Mind Control & Manipulation « LUPAH SUG http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-2768262 HuLu, A Quantum Leap in Electronic Mind Control & Manipulation « LUPAH SUG Wed, 27 May 2009 09:22:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-2768262 [...] What does HULU mean? Check this out: http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/ [...] [...] What does HULU mean? Check this out: http://www.tech...i-oh-the-irony/ [...]

]]> By: Hulu y el futuro de Youtube http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-2733274 Hulu y el futuro de Youtube Wed, 06 May 2009 06:44:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-2733274 [...] de Hulu fue visto inicialmente con incredulidad y hasta con humor por algunos (Tech Crunch: Hulu Translates To “Cease” and “Desist” in Swahili. Oops) los acontecimientos posteriores son como para tomarlo en serio. Gracias a los contenidos de NBC, [...] [...] de Hulu fue visto inicialmente con incredulidad y hasta con humor por algunos (Tech Crunch: Hulu Translates To “Cease” and “Desist” in Swahili. Oops) los acontecimientos posteriores son como para tomarlo en serio. Gracias a los contenidos de NBC, [...]

]]> By: Purple Cow Tipping » Blog Archive » Hulu and an effective model for internet advertising? http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-2649297 Purple Cow Tipping » Blog Archive » Hulu and an effective model for internet advertising? Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:51:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-2649297 [...] according to some, Hulu means “cease and desist” in Swahili.  For our purposes, Hulu is a web site that streams [...] [...] according to some, Hulu means “cease and desist” in Swahili.  For our purposes, Hulu is a web site that streams [...]

]]> By: Free, Legal and Online: Why Hulu Is the New Way to Watch TV | Emixt - Wholesale products http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-2649068 Free, Legal and Online: Why Hulu Is the New Way to Watch TV | Emixt - Wholesale products Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:39:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-2649068 [...] one blogger declared. “‘Cease’ and ‘desist’ in Swahili,” Michael Arrington reported on TechCrunch. “Perhaps they should have just stuck with Clown Co.,” he [...] [...] one blogger declared. “‘Cease’ and ‘desist’ in Swahili,” Michael Arrington reported on TechCrunch. “Perhaps they should have just stuck with Clown Co.,” he [...]

]]> By: Lenny http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-2616617 Lenny Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:42:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-2616617 HU and LU are the surnames of the Ancient Demon Gods and Goddesses of Babylon, aka Bavi-ILI the Gate of the great god ILU. HU and LU are the surnames of the Ancient Demon Gods and Goddesses of Babylon, aka
Bavi-ILI the Gate of the great god ILU.

]]> By: yunus http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-2604203 yunus Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:26:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-2604203 u guys is nt hulu.... huru in swahili! u guys is nt hulu…. huru in swahili!

]]> By: Warrington Local » Blog Archive » Happy BirthDay Hulu. I’m Glad You Guys Didn’t Suck. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-2516910 Warrington Local » Blog Archive » Happy BirthDay Hulu. I’m Glad You Guys Didn’t Suck. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:44:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-2516910 [...] criticism of the site since it was announced in March 2007 (no name, billion dollar valuation, name translation issues, trademark absurdity, etc.). But despite a slightly bumpy launch, we had to admit that they did an [...] [...] criticism of the site since it was announced in March 2007 (no name, billion dollar valuation, name translation issues, trademark absurdity, etc.). But despite a slightly bumpy launch, we had to admit that they did an [...]

]]> By: Happy BirthDay Hulu. I’m Glad You Guys Didn’t Suck. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-2516662 Happy BirthDay Hulu. I’m Glad You Guys Didn’t Suck. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:35:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-2516662 [...] criticism of the site since it was announced in March 2007 (no name, billion dollar valuation, name translation issues, trademark absurdity, etc.). But despite a slightly bumpy launch, we had to admit that they did an [...] [...] criticism of the site since it was announced in March 2007 (no name, billion dollar valuation, name translation issues, trademark absurdity, etc.). But despite a slightly bumpy launch, we had to admit that they did an [...]

]]> By: How Hulu became the Best Video Startup at TRENDWATCH DAILY http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-2485748 How Hulu became the Best Video Startup at TRENDWATCH DAILY Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:13:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-2485748 [...] Wired has a piece about its creation, from when everyone in the Silicon Valley believed it would fail to its 8 million monthly users last [...] [...] Wired has a piece about its creation, from when everyone in the Silicon Valley believed it would fail to its 8 million monthly users last [...]

]]> By: Memes, Iran, NBC, Mars | Rocketboom http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-2410792 Memes, Iran, NBC, Mars | Rocketboom Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:39:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-2410792 [...] was with iran, john bolton on war with iran, fox news on war with iran, apple on nbc, nbc on apple, translating hulu, jibjab animation staring you, iphone wholesale unlocks, young hacker who broke iphone lock, gphone [...] [...] was with iran, john bolton on war with iran, fox news on war with iran, apple on nbc, nbc on apple, translating hulu, jibjab animation staring you, iphone wholesale unlocks, young hacker who broke iphone lock, gphone [...]

]]> By: Game Over. Hulu Wins. They Have The Daily Show. And Colbert. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-2365329 Game Over. Hulu Wins. They Have The Daily Show. And Colbert. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:39:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-2365329 [...] again refer to Hulu as Clown Co. Or mention again that Hulu means “cease & desist” in Swahili. And I will cease making fun of them for stealing Google’s mission [...] [...] again refer to Hulu as Clown Co. Or mention again that Hulu means “cease & desist” in Swahili. And I will cease making fun of them for stealing Google’s mission [...]

]]> By: Big Fat 404 Error At Hulu http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-2015970 Big Fat 404 Error At Hulu Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:09:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-2015970 [...] It’s too bad, because I’ve become somewhat hooked on it over the last few days. Despite my constant criticism over the summer, I really like the service they [...] [...] It’s too bad, because I’ve become somewhat hooked on it over the last few days. Despite my constant criticism over the summer, I really like the service they [...]

]]> By: Hulu Discusses Private Beta, Suggests Public Launch Time Frame http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-1938512 Hulu Discusses Private Beta, Suggests Public Launch Time Frame Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:00:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-1938512 [...] And finally, “Hulu” actually comes from either of two Chinese interpretations. It could mean “interactive recording” (Hu + Lu), or it could mean a Chinese gourd that holds precious things. That company prefers the latter (they certainly don’t prefer our Swahili interpretation). [...] [...] And finally, “Hulu” actually comes from either of two Chinese interpretations. It could mean “interactive recording” (Hu + Lu), or it could mean a Chinese gourd that holds precious things. That company prefers the latter (they certainly don’t prefer our Swahili interpretation). [...]

]]> By: Hulu Discusses Private Beta, Suggests Public Launch Time Frame http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-1938511 Hulu Discusses Private Beta, Suggests Public Launch Time Frame Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:00:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-1938511 [...] And finally, “Hulu” actually comes from either of two Chinese interpretations. It could mean “interactive recording” (Hu + Lu), or it could mean a Chinese gourd that holds precious things. That company prefers the latter (they certainly don’t prefer our Swahili interpretation). [...] [...] And finally, “Hulu” actually comes from either of two Chinese interpretations. It could mean “interactive recording” (Hu + Lu), or it could mean a Chinese gourd that holds precious things. That company prefers the latter (they certainly don’t prefer our Swahili interpretation). [...]

]]> By: Tech In Demand » Hulu: Internet Television Done Right, Finally http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-1927993 Tech In Demand » Hulu: Internet Television Done Right, Finally Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:08:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-1927993 [...] the company that was, at first, publicly ridiculed because of its name is now making big strides with video on-demand.  Not only has Hulu given [...] [...] the company that was, at first, publicly ridiculed because of its name is now making big strides with video on-demand.  Not only has Hulu given [...]

]]> By: links for 2007-10-24 « The Ubiquitous Lens http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-1900301 links for 2007-10-24 « The Ubiquitous Lens Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:07:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-1900301 [...] Hulu Translates To “Cease” and “Desist” in Swahili. Oops. Hee hee hee!!!!! (tags: internet branding marketing language technology) [...] [...] Hulu Translates To “Cease” and “Desist” in Swahili. Oops. Hee hee hee!!!!! (tags: internet branding marketing language technology) [...]

]]> By: Tech Coast Review - Hulu is expensive next gen TV http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-1835141 Tech Coast Review - Hulu is expensive next gen TV Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:12:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-1835141 <strong>Hulu - the Networks costly foray into HD Internet...</strong> ..Hulu is a step in the right direction by the big boys, and its good to see them trying to embrace the direction of technology. In some ways just getting major organizations like NBC Universal and News Corp to both agree on..... Hulu – the Networks costly foray into HD Internet…

..Hulu is a step in the right direction by the big boys, and its good to see them trying to embrace the direction of technology. In some ways just getting major organizations like NBC Universal and News Corp to both agree on…..

]]> By: Zac Echola » iA Notebook » Cease and desist this thunder hair butt: Hulu.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-1800213 Zac Echola » iA Notebook » Cease and desist this thunder hair butt: Hulu.com Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:55:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-1800213 [...] also have to agree with Heaton and the commenters at Lost Remote that beyond thinking up a name with hilarious translations (have I mentioned yet how much I hate made up Internet names like flickr, twitter, tumblr, [...] [...] also have to agree with Heaton and the commenters at Lost Remote that beyond thinking up a name with hilarious translations (have I mentioned yet how much I hate made up Internet names like flickr, twitter, tumblr, [...]

]]> By: i18n http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-1608130 i18n Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:40:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-1608130 While on the subject of name internationalization, check out Google in Scottish (http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/translation/google). Some might call it ironic that Google stands for "deceive" or "hoodwink." While on the subject of name internationalization, check out Google in Scottish (http://www.webs...nslation/google). Some might call it ironic that Google stands for “deceive” or “hoodwink.”

]]> By: Eastwood http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-1607678 Eastwood Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:43:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-1607678 Hulu in Chinese character is 葫蘆, a gourd with the shape like 8. In folklores, a dried Hulu is a typically tied by a string and hanged from should and across the chest of a Taoist or a magician. It symbolizes a device containing many wonderful tricks that can perform magically to solve problems or cure diseases. (Some say "hulu" sounds like "呼嚕" in Mandarin. But "呼嚕" is "snore" and I don't think people will select it for a company's name.) Hulu in Chinese character is 葫蘆, a gourd with the shape like 8. In folklores, a dried Hulu is a typically tied by a string and hanged from should and across the chest of a Taoist or a magician. It symbolizes a device containing many wonderful tricks that can perform magically to solve problems or cure diseases.
(Some say “hulu” sounds like “呼嚕” in Mandarin. But “呼嚕” is “snore” and I don’t think people will select it for a company’s name.)

]]> By: Miller http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-1598818 Miller Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:58:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-1598818 Long Live Africa - Thanks for your feedback, unfortunately American's do get the occasional nervous 18 y/o girl speaking on our behalf... I think you should link to that video again...it will never get old. If there are not more than 10 million who speak Swahili as their native language and there is a lower percentage of Swahili speakers who have regular internet access (due to poverty & other factors), it just further proves my initial point: A Swahili meaning of a word doesn't make a damn bit of difference to anyone at NBC/News Corp. Nor does it mean anything to the "US American's" that advertisers are trying to reach. Long Live Africa -

Thanks for your feedback, unfortunately American’s do get the occasional nervous 18 y/o girl speaking on our behalf… I think you should link to that video again…it will never get old.

If there are not more than 10 million who speak Swahili as their native language and there is a lower percentage of Swahili speakers who have regular internet access (due to poverty & other factors), it just further proves my initial point: A Swahili meaning of a word doesn’t make a damn bit of difference to anyone at NBC/News Corp. Nor does it mean anything to the “US American’s” that advertisers are trying to reach.

]]> By: Hulu in Trouble Already - Lulu.com Files Suit for Trademark Infringement http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-3/#comment-1597087 Hulu in Trouble Already - Lulu.com Files Suit for Trademark Infringement Thu, 06 Sep 2007 03:08:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-1597087 [...] NBC and News Corp. After being widely ridiculed in tech circles as “Clown Co.”, most notably by Mike Arrington, it would be a major embarrassment to have to give up the name they so desperately [...] [...] NBC and News Corp. After being widely ridiculed in tech circles as “Clown Co.”, most notably by Mike Arrington, it would be a major embarrassment to have to give up the name they so desperately [...]

]]> By: nya shee http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/comment-page-2/#comment-1596166 nya shee Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:55:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/29/hulu-translates-to-cease-and-desist-in-swahili-oh-the-irony/#comment-1596166 I speak Swahili and 'hulu' does not mean anything in my language. I speak Swahili and ‘hulu’ does not mean anything in my language.

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