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POLAND is a cross-platform Polish-themed hangout world created by OKOK. It's been published in 2019 and has been serving as one of the most popular meet-up worlds for Polish-speaking users since.

Design

Map of the world with teleports

The main area of the world is shaped after Poland. Its sunny and green terrains extend from the beach shores of the Baltic Sea[1] in the north to the cliffy Carpathian Mountains[2] in the south, flanked by two fictional rivers in the west and east. The world is filled with various content referencing Polish memes, pop culture, and life, such as landmarks, objects, graphics, audio, and more.

Locations

  • Mirror area - main hanging out spot with a large mirror.
  • Pier - referencing a pier in Sopot city[3], a popular tourist attraction and the longest wooden pier in Europe.
  • Mountain - featuring a zip line and a cavern.
  • Club - party room with entrance through one of the doors in the house.
  • House
  • Gazebo
  • Woods
  • Ramp & "Morenka" Establishment
  • Pitch
  • Never Have I Ever game

Polish references

Pop culture

  • Geralt of Rivia[4] - the main character from the Polish series The Witcher[5], and prominently The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt[6] game.

    Geralt of Rivia[4] - the main character from the Polish series The Witcher[5], and prominently The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt[6] game.

  • Rudy ("Ginger") - a T-34-85 tank from a Polish series Four Tank-Men and a Dog[7] airing in 1966-1970.

    Rudy ("Ginger") - a T-34-85 tank from a Polish series Four Tank-Men and a Dog[7] airing in 1966-1970.

  • Orzeł 7 ("Eagle 7") - a spaceship from an animated Polish comedy series Kapitan Bomba[8] ("Captain Bomb").

    Orzeł 7 ("Eagle 7") - a spaceship from an animated Polish comedy series Kapitan Bomba[8] ("Captain Bomb").

Culture

Patriotism

  • Big flagpole at the center of the map.

    Big flagpole at the center of the map.

  • "K+M+B" ("C+M+B") - practice of chalking the door[9] is a popular Christian tradition in Poland.

    "K+M+B" ("C+M+B") - practice of chalking the door[9] is a popular Christian tradition in Poland.

References to Polish patriotism and nationalism are woven into the fabric of the world essence, starting from its literal name, and cultural references, to national symbols on direct display. Multiple flags can be found across the world, including a giant flagpole and a house decoration which often appears during the most important national holidays.

Vehicles

  • Polski Fiat 126p[10] - one of the most recognizable cars produced in Poland in 1973-2000.

    Polski Fiat 126p[10] - one of the most recognizable cars produced in Poland in 1973-2000.

  • FSO Polonez[11] - a popular car manufactured in Poland in 1978-2002.

    FSO Polonez[11] - a popular car manufactured in Poland in 1978-2002.

  • BMW M5[12] E39 - BMW driver stereotypes are popular among Polish culture. Additionally the number plate "BI 3378P" is a meme reference to a Polish internet celebrity Kononowicz.

    BMW M5[12] E39 - BMW driver stereotypes are popular among Polish culture. Additionally the number plate "BI 3378P" is a meme reference to a Polish internet celebrity Kononowicz.

  • Volkswagen Passat[13] 1.9 TDI - a popular car model in Poland.

    Volkswagen Passat[13] 1.9 TDI - a popular car model in Poland.

  • White and red airplane - most likely referencing a plane of the president of Poland or specifically Tupolew Tu-154M[14] that crashed in 2010.

    White and red airplane - most likely referencing a plane of the president of Poland or specifically Tupolew Tu-154M[14] that crashed in 2010.

Daily life

  • "Polska działa płynnie, stałe 90FPS" ("Poland working smoothly, solid 90 FPS") - an example from series of memes surrounding the Polish public service broadcaster (TVP[15]) daily news program "Wiadomości"[16] and its news bars often featuring obnoxiously obvious propaganda slogans.

    "Polska działa płynnie, stałe 90FPS" ("Poland working smoothly, solid 90 FPS") - an example from series of memes surrounding the Polish public service broadcaster (TVP[15]) daily news program "Wiadomości"[16] and its news bars often featuring obnoxiously obvious propaganda slogans.

Technology

  • Unitra[17] - a Polish electronics brand, popular for its audio systems in communist Poland.

    Unitra[17] - a Polish electronics brand, popular for its audio systems in communist Poland.

  • Gadu-Gadu[18] ("chit-chat") - logo of a highly popular Polish instant messaging client from early 2000s.

    Gadu-Gadu[18] ("chit-chat") - logo of a highly popular Polish instant messaging client from early 2000s.

Outdoor life

  • POLAND world carpet hanger.png

References to popular outdoor hanging-out spots can be found across the world, like benches, a hopscotch court, or a carpet hanger[19]. Most of them looking seemingly regular are partially a cultural reminiscence of the outdoor social life of Polish neighborhoods surrounding the communist era apartment blocks.

History

  • Hussar wings - hussars[20] were a Polish heavy cavalry formation from 16-17th century wearing large wings which noise was intended to scare and lower the morale of the enemy.

    Hussar wings - hussars[20] were a Polish heavy cavalry formation from 16-17th century wearing large wings which noise was intended to scare and lower the morale of the enemy.

Memes

  • "Głowa w betoniarce" ("Head in a concrete mixer") - a YouTube video of a man spinning inside a concrete mixer head first with music playing in the background.[21]

    "Głowa w betoniarce" ("Head in a concrete mixer") - a YouTube video of a man spinning inside a concrete mixer head first with music playing in the background.[21]

  • Polandball - a character from Countryballs[22] internet meme series, depicting country entities as personified balls.

    Polandball - a character from Countryballs[22] internet meme series, depicting country entities as personified balls.

  • "Nosacz" (proboscis monkey[23] species) / "Janusz"[24] (name, similar to Karen or Chad) - a pejorative term depicting a stereotypical middle aged Pole man with satirical look that's characterized by a greedy and demanding nature.

    "Nosacz" (proboscis monkey[23] species) / "Janusz"[24] (name, similar to Karen or Chad) - a pejorative term depicting a stereotypical middle aged Pole man with satirical look that's characterized by a greedy and demanding nature.

  • Paweł Jumper[25] ("Paul Jumper") - a video of a guy crashing after jumping off a high ramp on his bike.[26] The sequence is recreated with a seat and an animation.

    Paweł Jumper[25] ("Paul Jumper") - a video of a guy crashing after jumping off a high ramp on his bike.[26] The sequence is recreated with a seat and an animation.

  • Oranges - visual and audio reference to one of Testoviron (YouTuber) videos of him teasing the watcher by handing an orange to the camera and taking it away.[1]

    Oranges - visual and audio reference to one of Testoviron (YouTuber) videos of him teasing the watcher by handing an orange to the camera and taking it away.[1]

Culinary

Drinks

  • Vodka is a popular alcohol beverage consumed and produced in Poland.

    Vodka is a popular alcohol beverage consumed and produced in Poland.

  • Caprio[27] - a popular Polish fruit beverage brand.
  • Warka[28] - beer from one of the oldest breweries in Poland.

Food

  • Sausages - a popular meat product in Poland, especially for grilling season.

    Sausages - a popular meat product in Poland, especially for grilling season.

  • Top Chips - a popular cheap brand of chips.

Vegetation

  • Birch[29] trees, Boletus[30] mushrooms and Willow[31] trees

    Birch[29] trees, Boletus[30] mushrooms and Willow[31] trees

References

  1. ↑ Baltic Sea on Wikipedia.
  2. ↑ Carpathian Mountains on Wikipedia
  3. ↑ Sopot pier on Wikipedia.
  4. ↑ Geralt of Rivia on Wikipedia.
  5. ↑ The Witcher on Wikipedia.
  6. ↑ The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Wikipedia.
  7. ↑ Four Tank-Men and a Dog on Wikipedia.
  8. ↑ Kapitan Bomba on Polish Wikipedia.
  9. ↑ Chalking the door on Wikipedia.
  10. ↑ Polski Fiat 126p on Wikipedia.
  11. ↑ FSO Polonez on Wikipedia.
  12. ↑ BMW M5 on Wikipedia.
  13. ↑ Volkswagen Passat on Wikipedia.
  14. ↑ Tupolev Tu-154 on Wikipedia.
  15. ↑ Telewizja Polska on Wikipedia.
  16. ↑ Wiadomości on Wikipedia.
  17. ↑ Unitra on Wikipedia.
  18. ↑ Gadu-Gadu on Wikipedia.
  19. ↑ Secondary usage of a carpet hander on Wikipedia.
  20. ↑ Polish hussars on Wikipedia.
  21. ↑ Głowa w betoniarce video on YouTube.
  22. ↑ Countryballs on Wikipedia.
  23. ↑ Proboscis_monkey on Wikipedia.
  24. ↑ Janusz on Polish Wikipedia.
  25. ↑ Paweł Jumper on Wikipedia.
  26. ↑ Paweł jumper video on YouTube.
  27. ↑ Caprio on Wikipedia.
  28. ↑ Warka Brewery on Wikipedia.
  29. ↑ Birch on Wikipedia.
  30. ↑ Boletus on Wikipedia.
  31. ↑ Willow on Wikipedia.
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