Social Media Slang
The abbreviation L.O.L
What is "laugh out loud"?
Posting live video on social media, a technique adopted by Catholic churches throughout the pandemic broadcast Mass.
What is livestreaming?
Before the smartphone, a sleek, foldable tech that fits easily in your back pocket and got its name from what you would need to do to access the buttons or keyboard.
What is a flip phone?
Theis household animal is the focal point of a mashup meme that depicts two Real Housewives angrily yelling at this pet sitting in a chair in front of a plate of greens.
What is a cat?
This refers to a video that shows the viewpoint of somone else.
What is POV?
The social media site that always gave you Tom as your first friend.
What is Myspace?
A number surrounded by letters used to communicate that a person needs to log off.
What is g2g?
Stainless steel containers, ranging from 18-128 ounces that keep your water cold, your stickers displayed, and give you a workout.
What are Hydro Flasks?
Before email, a device that transferred documents from one office to another via a phone line.
What is a fax machine?
The experience of clicking on a link only to be surprised with Rick Astley's song "Never Gonna Give You Up."
What is "rickrolled"?
The beverage of choice of a skateboarding man listening to Fleetwood Mac's song, "Dreams."
What is cran-raspberry juice?
Before TikTok, this app allowed you to only post six second videos.
What is Vine?
A term used to express concern for missing something fun or exciting.
What is FOMO? ( or fear of missing out)
A style of coffee that became popular in 2020 for its foamy consistency.
What is Dalgona coffee?
Before Google or Wikipedia, a collection of books that provided the best source of facts and informaion.
What are encyclopedias?
This image of a man in a blue sweater with a coffee cup sitting at a table often starts with different "hot take" statements but always ends with these three words.
What is 'Change my mind'?
Saying this word on a TikTok video may cue Spanish guitar music and Dom Teretto.
What is "family"?
This was Google's attempt at social media that was shut down in 2019
What is Google+?
Two letters that abbreviatea personal communication exchange.
What is DM?
If you lacked motivation in 2015, you risked a friend sending you a GIF of Shia LeBeouf emblazoned with this phrase.
What is "DO IT!"?
Before cellphone, wearable device that received incoming phone numbers alerting the receiver to call the sender, often accomplished by pay phone.
What are beepers or pagers?
Years ago, this brand of phone was found in many memes, mainly focusing on its long battery life and how it seems to be indestructible.
What is a Nokia?
The person who steps in to help Ryan Reynolds with the higher notes of the Grace Kelly Challenge.
Who is Will Ferrell?
An instant messaging service creating in 1997 by AOL that featured a "buddy list" and had a running man for mascot.
What is AIM?
A shortened term to tell someone that they look adorable.
What is 'adorbs'?
Strengthening the core muscles by laying face-down, flat as a board, on random objects.
What is planking?
Beofre computer-based slide presentations, teachers would use this machine to shine a light through a transparent sheet to present information to a class.
What is an overhead projector?
A British slogan about persistence that originated in 1939 and has many meme adaptations, but always began with the same two words.
What is "keep calm and Carry on? (or Keep Calm)
The verb in a three word sung phrase borrowed from a gameshow appearance that calls upon the Holy Spirit.
What is "activate"?
An early blogging site that still exists and is used to share journal entries with friends
What is LiveJournal?