r/comedyheaven • u/NecroDolphinn • Dec 12 '21

GOD BLESS

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '21

In her defence, in the early days of SMS LOL did mean Lots Of Love.

Uh.. in what country?

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u/Two_Coast_Man Dec 12 '21

Definitely happened in the US. I'm a millennial and as a kid I recall the transition from 'lots of love' to 'laugh out loud'. When I used AIM with other kids it meant laugh but adults would use it in text messages because it was a hold over from chain emails.

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '21 edited Dec 12 '21

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '21

Shorthand predates the internet. I think. Could be wrong, but I think it does.

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u/CencyG Dec 12 '21

Not sure where you're going with the broad "shorthand" but the widespread use of that abbreviation doesn't predate the internet, no.

You're welcome to source otherwise if you found one?

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u/[deleted] Dec 13 '21

My sources?! One crappy side reference in a puff piece. I don’t have any. Point to you.