[zrules]

Can you expand on what you mean by this? I researched online for this reference and consulted with some colleagues while discussing this topic but none of them could figure out what you mean by when the balloon goes up.

[aatharuv]

In general, when the SHTF, or things rapidly deteriorate. When the war finally starts. Etc.

[apimade]

Balloon goes up comes from WW1[0]. It's a term that, in this instance I suspect means "when shit kicks off", probably world war or armageddon.

Pizza boxes are these: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizza_box_form_factor

They're basically saying, when shit hits the fan, they'll be able to rely on these old servers.

Next time ask an LLM.

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/balloon-...

[dboreham]

Quite hard to believe when typing the phrase into Goggle brings up the dictionary definition as the #1 result.