Supposedly at Midnight on January 1, 2000, all electronic devices would cease to work. Lots & Lots of people stocked up on food & household items. Y2K didn't happen tho!
I prepared for Y2K & had enuf food for a family of 4 for a year or enuf for 1 person for 4 years. I had all the food groups & lots of water too. I went up into the wilderness & came back to find out Y2K didn't even happen! Supposedly ATM machines & grocery stores' cash registers wouldn't work. The 1st thing I bought was a gallon of Hershey's Chocolate Syrup!
by Starchylde May 28, 2016
Paris Hilton is a Y2K icon
by ethewizzle August 16, 2022
1)Year 2000. (Y=year, 2k=2 times k, k being short for kilo which means 1000)
2)Computers only counted the last two digits of a number, so they didn't know the difference between 2000 or 1900. This would cause various problems with dates and finances, and would cause a big mess. People were panicking and saying that when 2000 rolled around, all the computers would crash and the nuclear bombs would go off or something.
2)Computers only counted the last two digits of a number, so they didn't know the difference between 2000 or 1900. This would cause various problems with dates and finances, and would cause a big mess. People were panicking and saying that when 2000 rolled around, all the computers would crash and the nuclear bombs would go off or something.
by Newbia May 30, 2004
Short for "the year 2000." It's usually used to describe a fashion style of the early 2000's. It consists of bright pinks, purples, and yellows. Some low rise denim skirts or jeans also fit this vibe/aesthetic. Form fitting clothing is a huge staple of Y2K fashion. Buttonup cardigans, tie-front shirts, and sweaters are a huge part of the trend. It's soo cute ;p
by Chuck E. Cheese Official December 15, 2020
apparently it was basically like the beginning of COVID but on January 1st 2000, but now it’s just some type of cool clothing 2000 type of aesthetic
by cyber.s1ut February 4, 2021
biggest scam since the pyramid scheme
responsible for the biggest sales in history for generators, bottled water,
and useless computer books and software(which probably wouldn't have worked anyway)
responsible for the biggest sales in history for generators, bottled water,
and useless computer books and software(which probably wouldn't have worked anyway)
Y2K was like the pyramid scheme in that millions of people spent a shitload of money for nothing, and a few people got very rich from it.
by lucky June 3, 2004
1)Year 2000. (Y=year, 2k=2 times k, k being short for kilo which means 1000)
2)Computers only counted the last two digits of a number, so people thought they didn't know the difference between 2000 or 1900. They thought This would cause various problems with dates and finances, and would cause a huge mess. People were panicking and saying that when 2000 rolled around, all the computers would crash and the nuclear bombs would go off and end the world.
3. It never happened. Dont worry.
December 31 11:58pm :
YOU GUYS WE HAVE TO GET DOWN TO THE CELLAR!
Y2K IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN!
January 1 1:03am :
It didn't happen.
YOU GUYS WE HAVE TO GET DOWN TO THE CELLAR!
Y2K IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN!
January 1 1:03am :
It didn't happen.
by Samanthaa* August 17, 2007