WangNet – 1.8 MB, zero-dependency Numberwang adjudication in 11 languages
Liogra123
130 points
47 comments
September 15, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (14 comments)
codeulike
For those confused by this, here is the Mitchell and Webb "Numberwang" sketch https://youtu.be/0obMRztklqU?is=qufDLUkqofpr-K1Y
tazjin
I don't think that this produces correct results, as it seems to determine whether each individual number is Numberwang. However, whether a number is Numberwang can also depend on the previous numbers in the sequence or other factors. So I think as it stands right now this model can only determine whether a number would be Numberwang as the first number of a sequence, but even for that I still wouldn't rely on this in the actual game show.
stackghost
Hello I have a question, and my question is what the fuck
numberwan9
Hey! I was not consulted?
bonyt
You're playing with fire here, don't forget the tragedy of Colosson. Computers weren't meant to do this.
jl6
Amazing, I passed by Mornington Crescent only yesterday!
rsamtravis
Numberwang??
da02
How did you all first learn about the original Numberwang? Netflix?
TZubiri
What's the training corpus, just the canonical Mitchell and Webb sketch? Or ancilliary data like comments and references, or worse synthetic data generated on the primary sources?
karim79
This is hilarious and I miss numberwang. Also, the history of numberwang. And everything to do with numberwang. It was the most prescient sport back in the day. I'm glad that someone has stepped up to revive the legacy of numberwang.
karim79
My friends, this is the single most hilarious thread I have ever experienced on the Interwebs. I am deeply grateful to have found this. I feel like my life is now complete.
gregjw
thats Numberwang!
gaigalas
Looking forward for the wordwang version.
bosshawg
what's going on with python that this is considered zero-dependency? requirements.txt, import gradio?