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Anacronymism

So the other day my pal Todd had reason to type wtf! at my other pal Dan. He then pondered whether Dan knew what wtf! means. I said, "It should be pretty clear."

But I've seen many typing acronyms that are not pretty clear. For instance, most people know by now that lol means "Laughing Out Loud". Of course, it was not at all intuitive the first time I saw it. Let's take a look at the long and short of Internet typing.

The ShortThe LongWTF?
yggYou Go GirlI've dished this out several times, but I received it first. It was quite a humbling experience, let me tell you.
iocl?Is Our Children Learning?Save this one to taunt your friends who always type nonsense. It should remind one that there are worse things than difficulty being understood.
tnmThat's Not MineSelling something on E-Bay? When you convince your friends to help jack up the price, be sure to describe the object in full detail.
idetsiI Didn't Expect the Spanish InquisitionI certainly didn't expect this one when I first saw it last year. Nonetheless, I can see how it would be useful.
netsiNobody Expects the Spanish InquisitionI first saw this one immediately after I first saw the previous one. It wasn't quite as useful to me.
alotbsolAlways Look on the Bright Side of LifeThis is another phrase that Python addicts love to throw around. This kind of thing is why even Python addicts can't stand Python addicts.
itmoasfIn the Midst of a Sneezing FitThis can be used to tell your fellow conversant that a] a cat to whom you are allergic has entered the room, or b] it's that time of year again.
tanstaaflThere Ain't No Such Thing as a Free LunchSorry, that's economics.
hwlllbHe Who Laughs Last Laughs BestPresumably this applies to he who lols last as well.
giapbGasping Into a Paper BagIf your friend is rotfl, send them something even funnier to make them do this.
gijrmpGoddam I Just Ripped My PantsWhen you see this, change the subject immediately.
lobLeft On BaseOnce someone was discussing an adventure he had on the previous night's date, described like so: I was rounding second and heading for third, but the outfielder made a perfect catch, and I was lob.
titfuckThis Is the Full, Unvarnished, Correct KeyI used this phrase once when I gave a password out. She still won't speak to me, for some reason.
ittotmaii?It's That Time of the Month Again, Isn't It?Be very careful when you pose this query to a lady.
tmrTypical Male ResponseBecause as soon as she stops talking to you, she'll find one of her lady friends, who will have this to say about it.
uyuyhjbnnnnnnnnnnFallen Asleep at the KeyboardOf course, I've also seen the phrase yuuuuuuhhhh used for this as well.

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