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Most annoying acronym?

EmperorIQ

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I actually find IMO and IMHO annoying, when i see it, it makes me pronounce it, and i get tongue tied for some reason, i suck at reading!!!!!
 

Analog

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"ABS Brakes"

i.e. redundant phrase - Antilock Braking System Brakes

edit: fixed my phrase! :eek:

 

NikPreviousAcct

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Aug 15, 2000
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Originally posted by: yellowfiero
"ABS Brakes"

i.e. redundant phrase - Anti Lock Brakes Brakes

Nobody says "ALB Brakes" --What exactly does ABS stand for? Antilock Braking System. So saying Antilock Braking System brakes isn't nearly as bad as saying "NIC card" ;)
 

Analog

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Jan 7, 2002
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Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Originally posted by: yellowfiero
"ABS Brakes"

i.e. redundant phrase - Anti Lock Brakes Brakes

Nobody says "ALB Brakes" --What exactly does ABS stand for? Antilock Braking System. So saying Antilock Braking System brakes isn't nearly as bad as saying "NIC card" ;)

yep, I'm sleep deprived!!!! I meant:

i.e. redundant phrase - Antilock Braking System Brakes
 

kranky

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Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Originally posted by: yellowfiero
"ABS Brakes"

i.e. redundant phrase - Anti Lock Brakes Brakes

Nobody says "ALB Brakes" --What exactly does ABS stand for?

They should ask that question on the SAT Test. ;)

 

BurnItDwn

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Oct 10, 1999
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the ones that end in OL piss me off
Especially the acronym which is short for a terrible horrible massive lagged evil corrupt ISP.
 

rh71

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Aug 28, 2001
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WTF has impact, unlike... IIRC or IMHO... wtf's the point of saying that ? Just say it.
 

dabuddha

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Apr 10, 2000
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I have urges to hurt people when I see/hear roofles. And yes I've heard someone say it before :(
 

bandana163

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Jul 2, 2003
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LOLing is annoys me. I'd never use that acronym, most people do it all the time even when absolutely inappropriate.
 

skace

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Jan 23, 2001
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wtf LOL roofles lollerskates omg!!!! what's going on in this thread. Drink less haterade. YMMV