Scunthorpe problem

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Scunthorpe problem

Summary

Scunthorpe problem is a software bug[1]. It draws 4,077 Wikipedia views per month (software_bug category, ranking #1 of 3).[2]

Key Facts

  • Scunthorpe problem's instance of is recorded as software bug[3].
  • Scunthorpe problem's instance of is recorded as product defect[4].
  • Scunthorpe problem's instance of is recorded as unintended consequences[5].
  • Scunthorpe is named after Scunthorpe problem[6].
  • cunt is named after Scunthorpe problem[7].
  • Scunthorpe problem's Stack Exchange tag is recorded as https://stackoverflow.com/tags/clbuttic[8].

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Context

Recorded instance of include software bug[3], product defect[4], and unintended consequences[5].

Why It Matters

Scunthorpe problem draws 4,077 Wikipedia views per month (software_bug category, ranking #1 of 3).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] It is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

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  1. 12d ago · VGMaintenanceBot bot · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Named after
    Instance of
    Instance of software bug, product defect, unintended consequences
    Named after Scunthorpe, cunt
    + 1 other property edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetqualifier-add:1| */ [[Property:P9675]]: 96298, Add qualifier to All the Tropes article ID `Scunthorpe Problem`"
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