Well, not really. But probably not too far from the truth.
Try this eye test with a difference (thanks to Chris Messina for bringing it to my attention). You can buy the T-shirt via OffWorld Designs
The difference is, it’s not enough to read the chart. You have to know what it means. And when you finish, with everything correct, if you say things like w00t or meh then you’re probably from Generation M.
Or you’re Paul Downey!
heh – FTW means one thing when i’m nerding out and another when i’m drinking with the m/cycle mates.
and shouldn’t that be “kthxbai”, courtesy of lolcatz?
Ric, absolutely. Surprised you could read that far down :-)
I was going to buy one of these until I found the shipping costs as much as the t-Shirt. So $40 is a little too much. I need to find a UK manufacturer.
I’m from generation B because I like honey a bit. Pick a letter.
Nonsense FTW.
On my iTouch, if I type wtf – it immediately capitalizes the 3 letters – so the new English is embedded in the phone – being older than you JP I think an online dictionary would help though
Yeah – what sort of l4m3r spells kthxbai like that?!?
duh!
;-)
Oi! I guess that names me as the “oldest lolspeaker in town” :) kthxbai!
@psd – I might shade you there! And JP … my eyesight’s OK up close!
I love watching language in the process of creation. I remember the first time I saw this code viewing the source file when the NYT got hacked in 1998. My kids (way GenM) are the only ones among their peers who understand the origins of this script.
Full confession: I have to look up 1337 on urbandictionary.com.