Sunday, February 17, 2008

The Anti-lol Society

I am officially announcing the formation of the Anti-lol Society - a group that promotes the elimination of the chat acronym, "lol". We here at the A.L.S. recognize that "lol" is not only the most common chat acronym, but also the most annoying and the most improperly used. Our simple 3-step plan will help cut down on the use of this objectionable term:

1. EDUCATION - We will teach users across the world that the term is supposed to mean "laughing out loud". It is therefore not appropriate to wear a homemade t-shirt on The Price is Right that reads: "I'm a Plinko babe! lol".

Furthermore, you should only use this term when you are, in fact, laughing out loud - and never in response to a comment of your own.

If you must issue a "lol", you may only do so in the context of an on-going typed chat conversation - never in an email, blog post, photo caption, title, headline, poster, sign, t-shirt, or verbal conversation.

2. ELIMINATION - In undertaking this mission, we vow to never again use this term to prevent the further perversion of its meaning and excessive usage.

3. SUPPORT - We vow to heckle and chide anyone we encounter who uses "lol" in normal contexts. Additionally, we offer a service where we will come to someone's home and hit them upside the head with a phonebook if they type or say "lol" in an egregious fashion. Call us, we'll be there.

If the A.L.S. succeeds in its mission, then the world will be a less annoying place to live. Remember, we're doing this for the children.

If you'd like to support the A.L.S. please send cash donations. Lots of them.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

That was hilarious. LOL.

Dave said...

The above poster has been sacked.