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-- Tuesday, May 20, 2003 --

Today I thought I'd show people the proper way to express amusement over the Internet.

Do not, I repeat, DO NOT write "LOL." It's spells "lahl" and has absolutely no meaning. In addition, never write "ROFL" or "LMAO." These are not words in the English dictionary (though "LMAO" looks like something you'd get if a Hispanic married a Chinese dictator and "ROFL" is probably something Scooby would say when eating at IHOP).

Instead of using these lowbrow, everyday initials, use one of the following:

heh -- This is my personal favorite. When you read the word out loud, it sounds somewhat like a real laugh. This is good, especially if your friends are the types that have to hear themselves speak in order to read and sound out words.

hahaha -- This is perfect if you are trying to make it clear that the joke your buddy has just told you on AIM is HIIIILARIOUS and not merely hilarious.

MWUHAHAHA (alternately MWAHAHAHA) -- Are you a major force of evil striving for recognition of your status? Than this one is for you! Type up your sinister plans and punctuate your conclusion with one of these babies.

Well, that's all I've got. Now it's time to do the same thing I do every night . . . try to take over the world! MWUHAHAHAHA! (Note the extra "ha" for added effect)


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