MSNBC's new name, "MS NOW," was mocked on social media on Monday, and the branding change was compared to several failed computer software products.

MSNBC is about to undergo a name change in the coming days. This move follows its parent company, Comcast, spinning the channel off into a new company called Versant. Once MSNBC becomes part of Versant,

Say goodbye to MSNBC and hello to... MS NOW. The cable channel owned by NBCUniversal (which, in turn, is owned by Comcast) is going through a name change, which means a rebrand.