China‘s obsession with numbers is not new.
The use of number combinations to convey words or phrases even, has led to a cultural adoption of an alternate way of writing things.
Number 8 is particularly lucky for China’s domainers.
With a pronunciation of “Ba” in Chinese, number “8” sounds similar to the word “Fa”, which means to make a fortune. It delivers wishes of prosperity, success and high social status.
The proof to China’s obsession for numbers was delivered tonight, after a visit to a local Chinese restaurant. This car was parked outside.
We aren’t sure if the car’s owner is a domainer, but it was too funny not to share. 😀
1888888
Check out this one: http://888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888.com/
It seems all the 62 8.com combinations (8.com isn’t available) are taken, mostly by Chinese domainers.
Ian – Thanks for the laugh 😀