99

99 is the 100th natural number. It is preceded by 98, and followed by 100. 99 is one of the most popular numbers in the Wiki Camp 2. This is due to its proximity to the first three-digit number, as well as its status as a double-digit number with repeated digits.

In popular culture

• The first opening theme of the anime Mob Psycho 100 is titled 99, as it was written before the 100th Mob Psycho was conceptualized.
• Jay-Z has 99 problems.
• The battle royale variant of Tetris is titled Tetris 99, and allows players to compete against 99 rivals.
  • Subverted in Pac-Man 99, a battle royale variant of Pac-Man which sucks and is not popular.
• The American retailer chain 99 Cents Only Stores relies on the popularity of the number 99 to sell its products at that price.
• The German band Nena's first album includes their hit single titled 99 Luftballons.
• The police comedy TV series Brooklyn Nine-Nine focuses on detectives in the fictional 99th Precinct of the New York City Police Department.
  • Additionally, the 99th overall episode of the series is titled "99".
• 99 is referenced in the popular counting song 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall.
• 99 is Wayne Gretzky's number.