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February 17, 2005
Mom And Dad Are No n00bz
Hey parents, concerned that your children are sending secret messages over the internets? Wondering where they picked up such bad grammar and spelling? Well this handy Microsoft page, A parent's primer to computer slang can help you decipher your kids' new writing style.
Some good tips include:
- "m4d sk1llz" or "mad skills": Refers to one's own talent. "m4d" itself is often used for emphasis.
- "rox0rs" Used in place of "rocks," typically to describe something impressive.
And my personal favourite:
- "n00b," "noob," "newbie," or "newb": Combinations synonymous with new user.
I hope parents don't take this stuff too seriously. The day my mom sends me an email telling me that my "bl0g t0t4lly roX0rZ!", is the day I call the ISP and cut off her Internet access.
Comments
I like how they use the word "ham" as an example. You know how kids are these days, always going on about ham.
Posted by: ryan at February 18, 2005 10:11 AM
I didn't see any reference to Bee's Knees, Cat's Pajamas or Hep Cat. I wish microsoft would get with the times man.
Posted by: Ian at February 19, 2005 1:54 PM