SueDeNimes Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hi everybody! For some time this "language" is fascinating me now. It's quite a pain for people whose English isn't that great / people from other countries... but I can't deny that it makes my little brain happy when it finds out that "Pweety" = "Pretty". Hard to explain what I mean with that :lol: But what I'm interested in is the origin of it. A search on Urban Dictionary took me to this entry: LINKAn annoying, but yet sarcastic origination of a style of text that now has evolved widespread over the Internet. It is usually used with Kitten/Cat pictures, as well as other animals, with text captions in this style of writing. The style became popular with people who often couldn't spell words properly, and now has turned into a "cool" method of social communication between humans. It has now lost it's true meaning of pure sarcasm and people actually talk in this as if it's "cool". It is a pure usage of letters and manipulation of words to how it sounds when spoken through "speech". Today it is used on purpose and for those who are aware of its original intention, it is NOT cool, in fact it's ridiculous. So can anyone tell me if it was originally a way to make fun of people who can't spell properly? And is there anyone who can tell me where the cat connection comes from? There are blog entries about it from 2007 and probably earlier... since when is it so widespread?? And last question: Love it or loathe it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 It is indeed ridiculous, and when my English was utter crap I couldn't understand a word, but now I have to laugh when I read LOLspeak :D It's fun to write LIEK DIS LULZ... or something like that :thinking::P Ah and I think this cat stuff comes from 4chan, but I'm not sure about that :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cadet Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 It did indeed start with LOLcats and the idea that if a cat could speak, they would speak in baby talk. Really, sort of like the crazy old cat lady talks to her cats. It kind of evolved from there until it had absorbed most similar things- text speak and gamer speak and some other random quirks. Maybe even a bit of Engrish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talor Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I can`t say I love it but I don`t hate it either. Anyways, I think it`s quite silly isn`t it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cadet Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 ^Of course it's silly- that's the point! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueDeNimes Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 It did indeed start with LOLcats and the idea that if a cat could speak, they would speak in baby talk. Really, sort of like the crazy old cat lady talks to her cats. It kind of evolved from there until it had absorbed most similar things- text speak and gamer speak and some other random quirks. Maybe even a bit of Engrish.Thanks for the answer! :nice: Someone must've started it... isn't it fascinating that it's like everywhere now? (I'd love to find out who / which site started it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cadet Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I think you will find everything you ever wanted to know here: http://speaklolspeak.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Niguez Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 pwnd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Perrine* Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I think it's funny, makes my brain work as well Anna :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 This is y nowon kan spel eny maw.:dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleBlur Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I luff it. :heart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 LOLspeak is for n00bs L33tspeak i way cooler 1337! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lore Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 it's a bit annoying when you're trying to learn english, but I don't care anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Niguez Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 LOLspeak is for n00bs L33tspeak i way cooler 1337!0|-| |_0.6 1 |<|\|0\/\/5 .34|_ 15|-|!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueDeNimes Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 I think you will find everything you ever wanted to know here: http://speaklolspeak.com/Cheers! I'll have a look!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 0|-| |_0.6 1 |<|\|0\/\/5 .34|_ 15|-|!!! Arnim! I didn't know you were fluent in |_33+$¶3@|<. Now, whether that's good or not, I can't say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 neva heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Niguez Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Arnim! I didn't know you were fluent in |_33+$¶3@|<. Now, whether that's good or not, I can't say.Haha, still waters run deep. :awesome: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Haha, still waters run deep. :awesome: 4r|\|1/\/\, j00Z r (r4Z'/ /\/\4|\| Leetspeakers unite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueDeNimes Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 I understand Arnim and man at the end, that's it :embarassed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I understand Arnim and man at the end, that's it :embarassed: That's because you're no real leetspeaker :awesome: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Niguez Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 4r|\|1/\/\, j00Z r (r4Z'/ /\/\4|\| Leetspeakers unite!J005 4 |<.4Z33 |)00|) 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ainsley Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I luv lolspeak :heart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 J005 4 |<.4Z33 |)00|) 2! 1 |<|\|0\/\/... :awesome: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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