The term "borg" has two prominent meanings:
- Borg (drink): A borg, short for "blackout rage gallon," is a mixed alcoholic drink made in a plastic gallon jug. It typically contains water, vodka (often about a fifth or 750 ml), flavored drink mix such as MiO or Kool-Aid, and sometimes electrolyte mixes. Borgs became popular at U.S. universities among Generation Z, especially on TikTok, starting in the early 2020s. The drink is made for individual consumption throughout a party and is usually labeled with a nickname. Despite claims that borgs reduce hangover symptoms and alcohol intoxication due to their water and electrolyte content, medical experts warn that borgs facilitate dangerous binge drinking and carry high risks of alcohol poisoning and other harms. The large amount of vodka in a borg can be equivalent to about 16 standard drinks. Borgs have gained attention due to hospitalizations from excessive consumption during events like the University of Massachusetts Amherst 2023 incident. Other concerns include the combination of caffeine from flavorings and alcohol which can be harmful.
- Borg (Star Trek): The Borg are a fictional alien group from the Star Trek universe. They are cybernetic organisms linked in a hive mind called "The Collective." Their goal is to achieve perfection by assimilating other species through injecting nanoprobes and surgically augmenting them with cybernetic components, turning them into drones. The Borg are known for their phrase "Resistance is futile" and are recurring antagonists in various Star Trek series and movies.
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