Social Media Slang
The abbreviation L.O.L
"laugh out loud"
Posting a live video on social media, a technique adopted by Catholic churches throughout the pandemic to broadcast Mass.
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.
Flip phone
This 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.
A Cat
This refers to a video that shows the viewpoint of someone else.
POV
A number surrounded by letters, used to communicate that a person needs to log off.
g2g
Stainless steel containers, ranging from 18 to 128 ounces that keep your water cold, your stickers displayed, and give you a workout.
Hydro Flasks
Before email, a device that transferred documents from one office to another via a phone line.
Fax machine
The experience of clicking on a link only to be surprised with Rick Astley's song "Never Gonna Give You Up"
Rickrolled
The beverage of choice of a skateboarding man listening to Fleetwood Mac's song "Dreams"
A term used to express concern for missing something fun or exciting.
FOMO ( fear of missing out )
A style of coffee that became popular in 2020 for its foamy consistency
Dalgona coffee
Before Google or Wikipedia, a collection of books that provided the best source of facts and information.
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.
Change My Mind
Saying this word in a TikTok video may cue Spanish guitar music and Dom Torreto.
Family
Two letters that abbreviate a personal communication exchange.
DM
If you lacked motivation in 2015, you risked a friend sending you a GIF of Shia LeBeouf emblazoned with this phrase.
"DO IT!!"
Before cell phones, wearable devices that received incoming phone numbers alerting the receiver to call the sender, often accomplished by payphone. The sender could include other numbers to communicate a sort of "coded" message.
Beeper or Pager
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.
Nokia
The person who steps in to help Ryan Reynolds with the higher notes of the Grace Kelly Challenge.
Will Ferrell
A shortened term to tell someone that they look adorable.
Adorbs
Strengthened the core muscles by lying face-down, flat as a board, on random objects
Planking
Before computer-based slide presentations, teachers would use this dedicated machine to shine a light through a transparent sheet to present information to a class.
Overhead projecter
Keep Calm and Carry On
The verb in a three-word sung phrase borrowed from a game show appearance that calls upon the Holy Spirit.
Activate