Does LOL belong to the younguns?
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A curious observation on the change in language.  Something I have often considered as the Fed-Ex-ing of the language. \n\nI do agree with some of the answers to date that no one demographic owns the idiom; however, I do believe it the responsibility of each age group to morph itself... as you become less morph-able you become stodgy -- so morph or die.  \n\nAs a member of the older part of the bell curve I feel it my duty to find my version of LOL that fits for me...  so I have adopted the succinct "PML" or "Peed myself laughing".  I have seen others use "LMAO" or the more emphatic "LMFAO" which of course is always over emphasized in capitals.  I'm sure there are more versions and I challenge the wordsmiths to get creative.
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lol- laugh out loud\nlol- loser on line\nlol- like other lives\nlol- look or leap
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Well its more 'childish' looking to me while keeping the human aspects. Yahoo aims to be a family oriented site which is friendly for all to use. However I think you have had a case of 'too used to msn/aim' annd you're unfairly comparing their icons as such.
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lol is originally an acronym for "laughing out loud".\n\nHowever, its usage has somewhat evolved, I think. It's often used to mean "I find this situation humorous", such as in "lol I don't know", or to mean "This comment is meant to be funny, not serious", for example, "What the hell is wrong with you, lol" - rather than used to actually indicate that you're "laughing out loud".\n\nAnd even when it is used in it's original context, probably 90% of the time the writer is not actually "laughing out loud", but rather just using the acronym to express that they found something funny.
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Great question, Yes the younger genreration is going down the/......, I am in the middle east and here there is no respect what so ever an man could get either from, kids or elders , the expats are treated as dirt, especially to thoese who  come from the Sub continent, or Africa
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I am 53. I play Serious Sam on line, I do Teen discos, I head bang to AC/DC, Zep, Van Halen, Jet and Green day. This site is for any age to come and either ask or express or answer. Older people are usually wiser than younger people. All in all I would say the mixture of cultures, races and ages on this site, is second to none. It is necessary to have different views, and just because bushbot acts about 11 and is rude it doesnt mean to say we all follow his silly ways. Hey bushbot, what would you think if we all reported you for abuse. Your question was perfectly legitimate Krystina.
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According to The American Consumer, people who identify themselves as being 'Liberal on most or all issues' are likely to spend time online than those on the other end of the spectrum (upwards of 40% more hours per week)  So, that's the reason.  More Liberals on the Net translates to more liberals on Yahoo! Answers, a portal of the world's largest media company (and therefore, very reflective of over-all netizen demographics).  Wasn't it refreshing to just get a factual answer instead of a diatribe :)  Oh, but out of curiosity what 'events that took place' were you referring to? (please post in additional details and/or the comment when you pick best answer).   By the way, 'Salty' I read through some of your other questions/answers and was surprised at how well articulated they were coming from a 15 year old.  Good show :)
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my mom's best friend has it ... and my other friend's mom AND grandma have it.. its not JUST for the young crowd.. its just that the majority of its users are younger.
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Lil jon and da eastside boys kinda split up cuz liljon wanted 2 do crunk rock.And da eastside boys comin out wit a cd.I guess da youngblooodz split up, cuz Sean paul(from the youngbloodz) been in bout 3 songz by himself. But Lilscrappy jus actin lazy.
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Yes, exactly, if they're from friends. Do you know the infamous Jimbo? I've unearthed some of his play accounts in the past ~ I love the creativity!\n\nOhhh I always misunderstand things....gosh! Well, I'll let this answer stand ;)\n\nBut no, I wouldn't answer impersonator questions if I knew!(I just deleted an answer), and.....well I have play accounts too ;)
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LOL is laugh out loud usually used in teh chatting terms tbh.. tbh is to be honest.
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Looneys... they are way more Thug-Life... they have Taz and Daffy, and you know they would get all kindsa crazy on some smurf-@$$.
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it depends on the person and the situation. some people will write lol that is so funny if it is funny and other times just put lol when it kinda is and kinda isnt
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:}\n\nwomen is a stretch\ngirls is more like it.
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Thats all open for debate now. Some say 13 and some say 18.\nThere is a lot of adult stuff that is for adults only and a lot of people who are really bad online. Just like the mall you have to becareful of whos around you and what you say and do.
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TOTALLY! Every time I get an email or recieve the best answer reward people ALWAYS put LOL. The nerds on tv shows say LOL. LOL everything. People write LOL on notes. LOL is both misused and overused. People also put LOL on notes, emails, comment, etc. about things that aren't even funny. Why would I laugh when someone writes: "I have to go eat dinner, LOL," or "I am cutting out my name that I wrote on paper, LOL." It's like a filler. Or else it will end up a filler. It's like the word 'like.' I was, like, walking to school. I was, LOL, walking to school. It is such an annoying and grammaticaly incorrect thing! I hate it!
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Hooligans are generally not 'passionate' fans of any given team, they go to games specifically to riot.  Nowadays it's pretty well organised with groups using cell phones, email and gps to coordinate acts.\n\nWhile a group may attach itself to a team they are not that teams loyal supporters.