My New Year’s Resolution: RIP LOL
A couple of days ago I caught myself saying, “LOL,” to a friend in a conversation over lunch. Texting LOL is bad enough but saying it out loud is just ridiculous. LOL is the most overused “conversation cop-out.” You might as well initiate each LOL with, “I can’t be bothered to take the time to communicate with you.” Ha, Ha, Ha, LOL.
I did not plan to make any New Year’s resolutions this year but I would like to take this time to reflect on LOL before I attempt to bury it for good in 2012.
Perhaps a silly game to match LOL ridiculousness is in order. Want to play? Here is how it works. Whenever someone uses LOL, respond as if you have no idea what they mean while simultaneously making up your own meaning for LOL. Hint: Keep some fun “L” and “O” words on hand. Below are some of mine. I can’t wait to ask someone, “Why are you talking about LIGHT ORANGE LIPSTICK?”
- Light Orange Lipstick
- Loud Ordinary Lesbian
- Lube On Lasagna
- Lick of Lizard
- Leaping Over Leprechauns
- Long Obnoxious & Ludicrous
Please share your list with me too.
Humorous reading. I am guilty of this texting crime daily many times. I feel that I would fail if this was my resolution but I can confidently say I still converse and laugh with my friends as well as text. I am quick to reply LOL if someone texts something that makes me smile or laugh. In the hectic times of my daily routine, I still, unfortunately sometimes prefer text to talking when it is just trivial banter or chatting between close friends. Lively Outgoing Laughter.
It is true, these texting shortcuts are creeping into everyday conversation! My kids will say to me all the time, “OMG Mum!”
OMG1. Only Men Gripe2. Only My Guilt3. Orange Mangos Great!4. Oh Must Go!
LOL! oops.
What in the world does Lamps Over Lasagna have to do with anything?
This shit is SO funny! I totally agree. LOL is crazy over used, Lame outrageous losers!
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I am loving the new list of L O L….now I want to hear when someone plays the game. It will be the “Who’s on First” conversation of 2012 If you don’t know the reference – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sShMA85pv8M
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