chatspeak
I coined the word chatspeak in a published article (Glendale News Press, CA) in October of 1998. Originally chatspeak was the abbreviated language used in online chatrooms, and it has now evolved into the abbreviated language used in texting and tweeting. Here is the beginning of the op-ed piece I wrote in 1998: CHATSPEAK ARRIVES I was writing a memo at work the other day, and I wanted to make sure the recipient knew I was kidding. So I followed the sentence with lol. And I froze. omg, I thought. That was the precise moment I realized how chatspeak was creeping into my every-day vocabulary. And I wondered how long it would take this cybershorthand to sneak into everyone’s language. Like like. By my calculation, it took about 15 years for like to make it from Valspeak to the general population. Er, …perhaps this would be a good place to stop and explain to the uninitiated. Lol is short for laughing out loud; and omg is short for omigod, which is short for, like, Oh My God! These terms have evolved during the past few years among those who visit chat rooms online. A form of shorthand is necessary because there's limited space and time to write your comments.
The Urban Dictionary Mug
I love it, but of course the definition Ichose for “Unicorn” is too long and gets cut off after “someone is remarkably attractive.” Is there any way to purchase a second mug that has the rest of the quote on it? They’d make a great set as a present. Please let me know. David Tillinghast dtilling480@gmail.com
"Turtle on my name". A tribute to the 50 odd years of misheard lyrics.
My friend couldn’t stop laughing when I gave it to him!
I got mugged A man mugged me and then said I had da big gaye
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My Power Bottom Queen loves her eggplant colored mug and I let her celebrate her title whenever she so chooses
I use black hobby paint & small brush to add recipient’s name to back of mug (which I requested be left blank - thank you!). This is a terrific gift for hard-to-buy-for slightly warped friends! BG
good mug but why does it sometimes say creepy things to me kinda sus ngl
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gave it to my mom, she was proud. (shes dead)
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