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Perhaps it is because Malbolge is notable within the category of esolangs.

• lifthrasiir 3mo ago
  As an actual esolang enthusiast (and a past Wikipedia administrator two decades ago), I can say that Malbolge is only notable because it remained unsolved for the extended period only due to the lack of serious attempts. It doesn't even pass the meme criteria IMO.
  • dickiedyce 3mo ago
    Although, didn’t it appear in a popular culture reference? I seem to remember an episode of “elementary“ that mentioned it.
    • lifthrasiir 3mo ago
      Oh, sure, the "In Popular Culture" section is a prerequisite for every Wikipedia article. ;-) In seriousness though, the Malbolge article (2003) significantly predates the TV series in question (2012--2019). I wouldn't be surprised that writers got the info from Wikipedia.
      • HappyPanacea 3mo ago
        A form of Citogenesis although here it is about notability instead (notabilitogensesis is mouthful unfortunately)