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Laura
Admin
Number of posts : 2387
Age : 38
Location : Germany
Dictionary Definition : Laura: Also known as "Solveig", her internet pseudonym, this female specimen of Homo Sapiens founded the Literary Cabinet world. One can spot "Laura," by the fun she has grading papers and drinking coffee, with triple coffee consumption ever since she quit smoking. Like another species, Homo Sapiens Zarasahanous, she enjoys picking at the extreme Twilight fans. This specimen is particularly fond of procrastinating, as most of the other species of the Literary Cabinet Universe are.
Registration date : 2008-12-02
 | | Subject: Lolspeak - teh furst language born of teh intertubes Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:37 am | |
| In connection with this:  I wanted to ask you what you think of this kind of playing with language. I as a linguist find it absolutely fascinating, but I guess that was predictable.  There is a link to a dictionary dealing with this issue: http://speaklolspeak.com/ | |
| | | | Kelsey
Guru
Number of posts : 2780
Dictionary Definition : Kelsey-- Frequently called "Kels," this female specimen of Homo Sapiens belongs to the Literary Cabinet universe. Although she is a young member, she has shown her maturity to be above other species, sometimes. "Kelsey" can behave quite crazy in her own right. One of her most noticeable traits is paranoia and knowledge of trolls.
Registration date : 2008-12-03
| | Subject: Re: Lolspeak - teh furst language born of teh intertubes Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:14 pm | |
| I think lol speak is kind of Ebonics mixed with typos. People spelling things out without spell check, and making typos while doing so.
I think it's interesting how popular it is. However, I think it's kind of silly to put that much effort into being incorrect. It's harder to read, harder to type. It doesn't bother me like it used to, though. | |
| | | | Tourterelle
Guru
Number of posts : 7942
Age : 31
Location : Wisconsin, USA
Dictionary Definition : Tourterelle--a unique specimen of the female gender of Homo Sapiens that exhibits behaviors such as excessive procrastination, chocolate creation (in direct contradiction to the Law of Conservation of Matter), and overall insanity. Common names include Nicholle, CQ (Chocolate Queen), Crackhead, and Miss Martini Maniac. Lately, this individual has reportedly been seen dancing in a banana costume and drinking an excessive amount of martinis.
Registration date : 2008-12-03
| | Subject: Re: Lolspeak - teh furst language born of teh intertubes Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:21 pm | |
| I don't mind lol speak, depending on the situation it's used in. For icanhascheezburger.com, it's adorable. However, if I just broke out into lol speak at the most random times (like right now), that would be just plain annoying. | |
| | | | Paul
Admin
Number of posts : 3518
Location : Rhode Island, USA
Dictionary Definition : Dictionary Definition: Paul-One of the few male LC creatures known to exist, this specimen is one of the eldest in the LC universe. This specimen is known to work long hours but still makes time to commingle with fellow LC denizens. This being has a peculiar sense of humor and has been observed to shun smilies, although this aversion has been lessening as of late.
Registration date : 2009-02-06
| | Subject: Re: Lolspeak - teh furst language born of teh intertubes Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:18 pm | |
| No, I'm not a fan of this type of thing. I realize that language is an ever-changing animal, but I hope it hasn't been put on an inalterable course in this direction through the ubiquitousness of computers and texting. Maybe I just have too much "old school" in me, but that's how I feel. | |
| | | | Jane
Master
Number of posts : 1077
Age : 30
Location : South Carolina, USA
Dictionary Definition : Jane: Also known as "Ally," "Allison," and "freshmeat," this female Homo Sapiens specimen has proven herself a strong member of the Literary Cabinet world. One can recognize "Jane" by her taste in, especially older, men, many of them classic fictional characters, as well as her distinct fear of drama class auditions. Like many of the other species in the Literary Cabinet Universe, she is crazy in her own right.
Registration date : 2008-12-04
| | Subject: Re: Lolspeak - teh furst language born of teh intertubes Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:25 pm | |
| - Paul wrote:
- No, I'm not a fan of this type of thing. I realize that language is an ever-changing animal, but I hope it hasn't been put on an inalterable course in this direction through the ubiquitousness of computers and texting. Maybe I just have too much "old school" in me, but that's how I feel.
You're not "old school" at all. If you are, then I suppose I am too (at least in regards to this). I agree with Nicholle about lol speak on icanhascheezburger.com. It is adorable. But everywhere else it annoys me to no end. To point out the obvious, it makes people look ridiculously stupid. | |
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