What will they call us on the World Wide Web where time is money and abbreviations save time?
WE NEED AN ACRONYM!
In light of this pressing dilemma, let's consider the nature of a few TLA's (Three-Letter-Acronyms):
1. OMG
OMG means "Oh My God," but you don't have to believe in a god to use it. OMG is versatile. For example, OMG, I'm going to Thailand or OMG, my Thai Yoga Massage felt like torture. See! I could be happy or in severe pain. What matters here is context!
2. LOL
LOL is a TLA used for instant messaging and social networks globally. It means "Laugh Out Loud" and implies you actually used your vocal chords or thought about doing so. Many websites find the acronym relevant to pictures of ridiculous cats, dogs, babies, and robots that inspire chuckles with some consistency. I myself find the following image to be worthy of a guttural HA.
From LOLCats.com
3. VIP
This acronym is a proper noun. It means Very Important Person. For example, I can't get into the VIP sections of clubs or concerts. This is tricky, because I am not unimportant. Rather, I and most of the other folks sweating in general admission are unworthy of a superlative like VERY. This acronym suggests most people are just typically important. Privileges granted to VIP's include backstage views, comfortable seats, free champagne and/or open bar.
4. TLC
Tender, Love and Care // Tasty, Light and Creamy (Skim Milk Brand I used to buy) // T-Boz, Left-Eye and Chili (Popular Girl Group in the 90's) // The Learning Channel (Cable TV for Students of Life) // Thin Layer Chromatography //
These are just three of many TLA's used in daily conversation. Be assured that in Phil and my mind, YOU ARE A VIP, OMG! Send us to Thailand! We will be the GREATEST UTE's (Ultimate Thailand Explorer's) in the history of Thailand.
FIND US ON TWITTER @UTEOMG. SEND YOUR FAVORITE TLA's!!!!!!
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