Social Media Slang
The abbreviation LOL
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 surrouned by letters used to communicate that a person needs to log off.
G2G
Stainless steel containers, ranging from 18-129 ounces that keep your water cold, your sticekrs displayed, and give you a workout.
Hydroflasks
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
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 Toretto.
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 Labeouf emblazoned with this phrase.
DO ITTTT.
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.
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.
Strengthening 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 Projector
A British slogan about persistence that originated in 1939 and has many meme adaptations, but always began with the same two words.
"Keep Calm and Carry On"
The verb in a three-word sung phrase borrowed from a gameshow appearance that calls upon the Holy Spirit.