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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 9:07 pm
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Please forgive me if this is being posted in the incorrect forum but, I have looked everywhere I can think of on this site, and can not find anything explaining what ".bomb" is! I would be most appreciative of any info on it/how to use.
Many thanks!
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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 9:09 pm
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Its a term of endearment for an airlines website that craps out all the time. I believe it a phrase from the Pre merger United days.
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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 9:11 pm
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LOL...

It's what some call the Delta.com website in frustration. Also used for other glitchy airline websites to some extent.

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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 9:22 pm
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.bomb is a sarcastic reference to websites that generally suck. Particularly "united.com" = "united.bomb" = simply ".bomb"
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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 10:07 pm
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wow......i am pleasantly surprised and very appreciative of the rapid replies, and info y'all were so kind to give! Thanks so much!
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Old Mar 29, 2015 | 3:43 pm
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Originally Posted by exuberant
Please forgive me if this is being posted in the incorrect forum but, I have looked everywhere I can think of on this site, and can not find anything explaining what ".bomb" is! I would be most appreciative of any info on it/how to use.
Many thanks!
It was the nickname of the old United website, the one they had before the merger. Some continue to use it for the new website - not having invented a new derogatory term.
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