# Technological Lingo Mats The 127.0.0.1 Doormat Will Have You Calling Tech Support By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/127-0-0-1-doormat References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/11/21/its-either-this-or-a-beware-of-nerd-sign/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/6806/#tabs) I'll be the first to admit that I had no idea what was so funny about 127.0.0.1 until I saw the 127.0.0.1 Doormat. Now that I know I can't stop myself from laughing. Okay maybe that was an exaggeration, but this doormat is still incredibly cool and clever. 127.0.0.1 is an IP address that [connects your computer to itself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabona). That may not sound hilarious to you but there are tons of [computer geeks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/techbro-handbook) who would split their sides watching you try in vain to connect to 127.0.0.1. Check out the 127.0.0.1 Doormat in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Technological Lingo Mats:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of doormats featuring different technological lingo to appeal to computer geeks and tech enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of tech-themed home decor items, including doormats, to cater to the growing market of technology enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pawprint-Adorned Door Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawprint-door-mat.md) - [Intelligent Textile Sensor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trampletek-blue.md) - [PC Component Desk Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekloot-mousepad.md) - [Pizza-Gifting Doormats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-delivery.md) - [Localhost Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinggy-app.md) - [Patterned Luxe Progressive Doormats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-outlier.md) - [Sarcastic Internet Search Tutorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/let-me-google-that.md) - [Software-Inspired Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-xp-crocs.md) - [Customizable All-Purpose Floor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-floor-mat.md)