23328

23328 is a number that appears in various contexts, including mathematics, computing, and popular culture. In mathematics, it is notable as a composite number, meaning it has divisors other than one and itself. Specifically, 23328 can be factored into primes as 2^6 × 3^2 × 7^2, which breaks down into 64 × 9 × 49. This number is also part of the sequence of highly composite numbers, which are integers with more divisors than any smaller positive integer.

In computing, 23328 is sometimes referenced in relation to memory addressing or data storage, particularly in older systems where such numerical values were used to denote specific memory locations or buffer sizes. It may also appear in programming contexts as a constant or threshold value in algorithms or data structures.

The number 23328 gained broader recognition in 2019 through a viral internet phenomenon. A user on the image-sharing platform Imgur posted a meme featuring a screenshot of a Windows error message with the code "23328." The error, which appeared to be a fabricated or exaggerated system failure, became a humorous reference to technological malfunctions and was widely shared across social media platforms. The meme's popularity led to its inclusion in internet slang, where "23328" became shorthand for any exaggerated or absurd error message.

While the number itself has no inherent special meaning beyond its mathematical properties, its association with the meme has cemented its place in internet culture as a symbol of playful exaggeration. The reference remains a lighthearted example of how numerical values can transcend their original context to become part of digital folklore.