Hang on, did the NBA really just say “Beal…FTW?”
How does that make you feel?
For some of the abbreviation savvy folks out there, they just nod in agreement. The other group will look at that and say, “Wow, in some ways, yes Beal did do that. Nice observation, NBA.”
Call me Mr. Millennium, but I recently discovered that there is a debate in the meaning of FTW. One group will say what I believe the NBA intended. “Beal…for the win!” This is true. Beal did make a shot that virtually won them the game.
The other group (which I am a member of) will read, “Beal…@#$% the world!” This is also true. Beal very much said FTW as he personally sunk the team that had the best record in the NBA at that time. The FTW definition is even more clear when you realize that 2 of the 5 wins that the Wiz have notched so far this season have come against the Heat and Thunder. They better hope they don’t run into the Wiz in the post-season.
So which one is it? You’ll probably lean toward your preconceived definition of FTW, but think how much Beal said FTW by sinking that shot FTW.
There are many other abbreviations that have double meanings. Let me share some others that I’ve found in my travels.
WTF – “Win that frequently?”
This is typically a sarcastic challenge to the FTW abbreviation.
BRB – “Babe’s a real beauty”
Not limited to attractive women.
ROFL – “Really over fine linens”
Fashion/Home Decor jargon.
LOL – “Lay it on the Line”
A business term from the 90s.
IMHO – “I may have osteoporosis.”
That condition is really hard to spell if you’re not a doctor.
OMG – “Open my Gatorade”
Varsity bullying on Junior Varsity athletes.
OMFG – “Open my @#$%ing Gatorade”
Authoritative Varsity bullying on Junior Varsity athletes.
IDK – “I doubt Karma.”
A critique of the Buddhist cause and effect system based on deeds.
JK – “Just Kiting”
A convenient response for kite-flyers when inquired about their current activity.
FML – “Feed my Llama”
Common Llama Farm jargon.
BFF – “Baking French Fries?”
Typically said from nosy neighbors/children in basement.
NP – “New Pants?”
A common courtesy among business executives.
TTYL – “Tickle The Young Lad”
Old Irish children’s game.
Ok in light of global warming, I’ve GTG (gardens to grow). If you have experienced any other double-meaning abbreviations, leave them in the comments below.
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5 comments
em0c0wb0y says:
Jan 9, 2013
JW – “Jews Walking”
As in, “eeey watch it, we got JW ova eerrree”
TY – “TY”
Maker of Beanie Babies.
A/S/L – “Awesome/Sexily/Left”
A gentleman’s response to “How’s it hangin’?”
IDC – “I deserve companionship”
Typically seen on craigslist personal ads. As in “I’m 27, big n beautiful, hate drama, needn someone … truly feel that IDC.”
Emo Cowgirl says:
Jan 9, 2013
Lbs. – Losing Bird Seed
Oz. – Obvious Zeal
G2G – G III
YOLO – Y’all Optimize Liquid Oak
MAYDAY- Moving Angles Yesterday Dancing Angels Yestermorrow
Ol' Donny JeckHyde says:
Jan 9, 2013
PS – Phantom Slayer
Has to be some sort of secret club somewhere.
The following 2 are used within a family who collects exotic animals
LMAO – Let mom’s ape out.
They ain’t potty trained you know
LMFAO – Like mom’s fat-ass ostrich?
With out proper exercise, it will become obese, for sure.
Emo Cowgirl says:
Jan 9, 2013
SMH – Shaking My Hamsters
When the misbehave
NBD – Notice Before Denial
If you’re to criticize something, you have to know it in and out.
NIN – Never Stop Believing
Man, I don’t know
HAGS – Hearing A Giant Signal!
A common SETI office message chat abbreviation.
em0c0wb0y says:
Jan 9, 2013
LMFAO – Let’s make forts at Owen’s
Owen’s mom has deep freeze of pizza rolls so why wouldn’t we.
ROFL – Rolling On Floor Living
Nothing was funny, I just like it down here.
TTYL – Thanks Tony, You Loser.
Tony always knocks the ball out of the above-ground pool trying to dunk into floatie rings.
BRB – Bears really bear
As in “wow, didn’t realize the amount of daily stress that BRB”