Jack Scribe Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 I found this in the latest issue of GQ (I know, it's so gay to read that magazine). For some who aren't familiar with some of the acronyms used in these forums (me included), I thought it might be helpful to pass on. A few are obvious: OMG - Oh my God IMHO - In my humble opinion LOL - Laughing out loud ROTFL - Rolling on the floor laughing ROTFLOL - Rolling on the floor laughing out loud WWJD - What would Jesus do? FU - too obvious I apologize to all the Gen X and Gen Y troops for taking up this space ...some of us Baby Boomers need an assist once in a while. Jack
knotme Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 I've had to look up ROTFLOL. In general though, I think our forum guidelines discourage such abbreviations. Right? At least, that is how I read this excerpt from the FAQ: Write in English, not netspeak (e.g., you not u, before not b4). None of us is perfect and no one wants to be the grammar police, but it is hard to read posts with no capitalization, punctuation or words written out. ALL CAPS IS AKIN TO SHOUTING. Don't do it.Of course, I've never abbreviated or shouted. (Yeah, right )
dkstories Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 Geez, you'd think people wouldn't want certain things spelled out: ESAD - Eat Sh** and Die Fubar - F***ed up beyond all recognition (or repair) depending on what happened. IAGSESAD - I am God So...ESAD IRYW - I'm right, you're wrong Man, this forum is FUBAR, so you can just ESAD. What, you disagree? Well IRYW and IAGSESAD. I'ts a bad day...what else can I say?
Jacen Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 I apologize to all the Gen X and Gen Y troops for taking up this space ...some of us Baby Boomers need an assist once in a while. Don't worry, at some stage everyone (including us younguns) has to look this stuff up. For a more expansive list, see Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Internet_slang_phrases
Site Moderator TalonRider Posted September 11, 2006 Site Moderator Posted September 11, 2006 Some that I grew up with. IRDGAS - I really don't give a sh**. IRDGAF - (I think you can figure this one out on your own). There was also, IDGAS and IDGAF.
Site Administrator Graeme Posted September 11, 2006 Site Administrator Posted September 11, 2006 My favourite comes from the early days of Unix: RTFM -- Read the Manual (I'll leave it as an exercise for the student to work out what the 'F' stands for). I knew of a technical writing company at one time that was called 'RTFM'. They had an official explanation of the acronym, but they also got lots of smiles from those in the know....
AFriendlyFace Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 (edited) I have a whole slew most of you won't have heard of (and probably DGAS about ) from my rook and spade days. "boat p" anyone? lol it means "Bid over anytime, partner". This is said at the beginning of the game to ensure that you're not one of those stodgy, bidhog people who gets ticked if your partner raises you if they think they have a better hand Then there's GGA (good game all) or just GG (good game), which is of course a staple in every online gaming community (card playing ones at least) Another "normal" one I think should be on the list: IDK = I don't know. It took me awhile to work that one out when I first saw it. I love LOL, I don't even read it as "laughing out loud" anymore I read it as a laugh. It's a pitty you can't just say "LOL" in RL. TCAHAADA (Take care and have an awesome day all) Kevin P.S. can I just go ahead an make that my personal one? Edited September 12, 2006 by AFriendlyFace
Guest raz Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 In my humble opinion? I always took it as "In my honest opinion" lol
Jacen Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 (edited) I love LOL, I don't even read it as "laughing out loud" anymore I read it as a laugh. It's a pitty you can't just say "LOL" in RL. You can't?! Damn, that's why people look at me weird. Edited September 12, 2006 by Jacen
Mathew Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Hehe, my friends don't even laugh anymore. Why should we, when we have LOL, and LMAO. I need a life...
Jack Scribe Posted September 13, 2006 Author Posted September 13, 2006 Hehe, my friends don't even laugh anymore. Why should we, when we have LOL, and LMAO. I need a life... Mathew, Welcome to GA! I noticed you joined yesterday, already have 2 posts and proclaim yourself as a "writer in training." If any of us can help in your avocation or career choice, please raise the flag. You've got a good support team at this site. Jack
Bardeara Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 My favourite comes from the early days of Unix: RTFM -- Read the Manual (I'll leave it as an exercise for the student to work out what the 'F' stands for). I knew of a technical writing company at one time that was called 'RTFM'. They had an official explanation of the acronym, but they also got lots of smiles from those in the know.... Dude, I always thought Boat P meant "Bend Over Any Time Partner"
Kurt Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 I love LOL, I don't even read it as "laughing out loud" anymore I read it as a laugh. It's a pitty you can't just say "LOL" in RL. r I do that on accident all the time! It is so funny, but so embarrassing. :blush: In my humble opinion? I always took it as "In my honest opinion" lol I always took it as 'in my honest opinion' too. Kurt
MayaMys Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 I always took it as 'in my honest opinion' too. Kurt I always though it was "In My Holy Opinion". That's how I used it, too. I mean, my opinion is quite holy, after all. That's mostly because IAG so ESAD.
Kurt Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 OMG, IMHO 'IMHO' means 'in my honest opinion.' But, maybe we should ask WWJD? He may just say it is FUBAR, and he would probably add IAGSESAD, IRYW, Then again, he could answer with IRDGAF. IMHO we should RTFM so we will all know for sure. ROFLMAOPMP, LOL!! IDK. TCAHAADA, Kurt
Site Moderator TalonRider Posted September 13, 2006 Site Moderator Posted September 13, 2006 Everyone should know this one, TGIF. Then theres, TGIFAPD.
knotme Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 What is TGIFAPD?Thank god it's Friday and payday?
Kurt Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 AH! That makes sences. To bad payday is not until next week. Kurt
Drewbie Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Thank god it's Friday and payday? I like Thank god it's friday
jalaki Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 (edited) RTFM -- Read the Manual (I'll leave it as an exercise for the student to work out what the 'F' stands for). One of my favorites too....brings to mind another pair we used when I did tech support for Gateway. "Eye dee ten tee" and PEBKAC. The first you pronounce that way so the callers can't understand you - "This is an eye dee ten tee call." Written out, you get I D 10 (ten) T or ID10T. PEBKAC = Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair. "Man, this eye-dee-ten-tee keeps calling, and every time there's a PEBKAC." I love LOL, I don't even read it as "laughing out loud" anymore I read it as a laugh. It's a pitty you can't just say "LOL" in RL. Some of us huge geeks actually DO sometimes say "lol" on occasion. That's typically how I read it now, it's not "el oh el", it's just "lol" A few others that can be fun.... ROFLMCLA - Rolling on the floor laughing my cute little ass off. ROFLMGDSLA - Rolling on the floor laughing my "gosh darn" ( ) sweet little ass off OTS - Off The Subject OTOH - On the other hand IIRC - If I recall correctly Edited September 14, 2006 by jalaki
Site Moderator TalonRider Posted September 14, 2006 Site Moderator Posted September 14, 2006 Thank god it's Friday and payday? We have a Winner!
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