# Blamestorming, Mouse Potato and Swipeouts Technology Inspired Lingo By Trendopoly | Published 2007-05-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-lingo-blamestorming-mouse-potato-and-swipeouts References: [pacificviews.org](http://www.pacificviews.org/weblog/archives/002323.html) Technology is changing everything including our very language and the way that we speak. It's responsible for the creation and use of [new terms and new words](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blunderwall). And if you don't want to appear out of touch, you definite need to be hip with the jargon. In fact, some 'slang' terminology becomes so mainstream that anyone would be lost without some of these terms. Here are a few of the latest: "1. BLAMESTORMING: Sitting around in a group, discussing why a deadline was missed or a project failed, and who was responsible. 2. MOUSE POTATO: The on-line, wired generation's answer to the [couch potato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oh-a-potato). 3. SWIPEOUT: An ATM or credit card that has been rendered useless because magnetic strip is worn away from extensive use. 4. 404: Someone who's clueless. and last but not least 5. CROP DUSTING: Surreptitiously passing gas while passing through a Cube Farm." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Changing Language:** Technology is changing the way we speak and creating new slang terms. - **Technology-inspired Lingo:** New words and terms are being created through technology. - **Mainstream Slang:** Some slang terms are becoming so mainstream that they're a common part of everyday language. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating new language technologies to help people understand and incorporate new slang terms. - **Marketing:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating new campaigns and messaging that incorporate popular slang terms. - **Social Media:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating new social media platforms or features that allow for the creation and dissemination of new slang terms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Tongue-Operated Trackpads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-tongueoperated-trackpad.md) - [Gen Z-Coded Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-chronically-online.md) - [Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aging-index.md) - [Strategic AI Wordplay Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocab-scrabble.md) - [Slacking Support Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-slacker.md) - [Tech Culture Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/techbro-handbook.md) - [Productivity Disruption Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-workflows.md) - [Smart Meeting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-what-you-said.md) - [Office-Friendly Dating App Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-desk-mode.md)