Y2K – ♥ THE MILLENIUM
How long ago was it that ty1pin lyk3 diz waz an IRC norm?
Where have the Y2K times gone?
We loved the Y2K. We miss the times where everyone thought the earth was going to explode the minute 1999 became 2000, the Y2K AKA the Millenium.
What was your favourite Y2K song? Was it Will Smith’s rapping in his song, Y2K? Did you know all the lyrics to it? Was it Aqua? Do you still secretly play Cartoon Heroes in your car?
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Abbreviations were a huge part of the Y2K. It made the Y2K unqiue.
Can you imagine typing Laugh Out Loud or Laughing My Ass Off every-time you wanted to LOL or LMAO (pronounced as LE-MAO IRL (In Real Life)) on the wonderful WWW? OIC translated into a cool Oh, I see.
Abbreviations opened up many opportunities for us and gave us a chance to translate emotions into reality immediately. Utilizing only the most minimal of finger activity, you won’t believe how much time abbreviating saves you.
If you’re sick of the LMAOs and the FYIs, here are other cool ways to abbreviate to be on top of the game :
Thank You, Cutie-Pie = 10QQTP
Care For a Drink? = C4AD?
Hey I Really Like Your Tank Top = HIRLYT²
Do You Like Your Beer Bottled Or On Tap? = DYLYB²O²T
I Will Be Heading Home First Just For Your Information = IWBH²FJFYI
Don’t be too ambitious. Start with shorter sentences and as you progress, you will be surprised at your amazing ability to guess ANY abbreviation thrown at you. Practice makes perfect!
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When will our memories from Y2K become hip again?
