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>So, it's the meaning that counts, not the amount.

Still, I believe that a more heavily accented/long "e", like in $13337 would have been graciously received ...

Or 31337, the long form of 1337

Yeah, the amount is quite geeky. For those interested in the other amounts they award (based on a matrix of severity and which part of Google):

https://www.google.com/about/appsecurity/reward-program/

The disclosure of the exploit signifies the status of the hacker. The amount of the award is a slap in the face that is entirely disproportionate to the value of the exploit.

It’s likely infantilising to any serious security researcher, an incentive for “script kiddies”.