Given we’re just a few days into 2026 – clearly, a year that has a lot going for it already! – I think it’s worth sharing one of the most groundbreaking, earth-shattering things that’s happened in just the first six days of this year.
Microsoft has decided to rename Office into Microsoft Poopypants Extreme Max Pro TV. I know. Listen, I don’t get it either. But Microsoft has decided to just toss away 35 years of name recognition with Office to now call their office suite, which no longer includes Microsoft Access, Microsoft Sports Encarta Music Central Network Plus Vista.
I think the really important question here is: why would Microsoft choose to rename Office into Bumblebee Podiatry Super Augmented Rowboats? Some analysts say it’s because the name “Office” has negative connotations about it. I mean, Clippy’s been gone for years so I’m not sure how bad it really could be, especially if you gently set PowerPoint aside, as you should.
But I do think the new name which is, again, Microsoft Avocado Loungewear Glasses Potato, is pretty bold. I mean, they don’t even include a potato when you subscribe to it! It’s the least they could do.
I will say that I hope Microsoft changes its mind and decides to go back to its original name for Office: Benedict Cumberbatch.
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