Why Sony Fans Are Called "Cockroaches" in Japan kotaku.com

AdvertisementIn the past in Japan, Sony diehards were called "GK", which was short for "Gate Keeper" (ゲートキーパー・ジーケー).
Prior to this, Sony fans were called "Degawa" (出川) after an annoying comedian, Tetsuro Degawa, wore a PlayStation 2 shirt on television.
Degawa is not cool, and by association, the term suggested that Sony fans weren't either.
And thus, Sony fans had a new mean moniker.
Is there something wrong with liking PlayStation..."As NicoNico points out, the "gokiburi" nickname for Sony fans started appearing online in around 2010.