Why “kiki” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
The first time I heard of this effect like two decades ago, it was using the words "takete" and "maluma". Aside from this bouba question, Kiki is a name. I've also wondered why…
by Izkata · Oct 19, 2026
My first thought was that kiki would be spicy.
by RHSeeger · Oct 19, 2026
kiki sour
by jareklupinski · Oct 19, 2026
> I believe you're looking at this like a classic programmer and that's why you're thinking "bouba.jpg" and "bouba.wav" are two different concepts. I used to think of the bouba…
by Timon3 · Oct 19, 2026
Frequency and amplitude changes in the sound which change direction rapidly and significantly would generate a waveform that looks like the Kiki shape.
by dyauspitr · Oct 19, 2026
Between Kiki and Booba, which one is sour and which one is sweet? I bet we’re all going to pick the same answer.
by dyauspitr · Oct 19, 2026
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