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Title: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pandora on October 29, 2013, 05:54:49 PM
Because some of us can't always remember what they are.

Your help with the list would be appreciated; I'll start.

IYKWIMAITYD - If you know what I mean and I think you do.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on October 30, 2013, 07:48:13 AM
We don't need to explain SNAFU, FUBAR or BOHICA, do we?   ;D

IIRC - If I Recall Correctly...that one gets used a lot.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: RickZ on October 30, 2013, 08:54:58 AM
There are just too many to list, so I use Acronym Finder.

http://www.acronymfinder.com/ (http://www.acronymfinder.com/)
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: AlanS on October 30, 2013, 09:42:23 AM
There are just too many to list, so I use Acronym Finder.

http://www.acronymfinder.com/ (http://www.acronymfinder.com/)

The mother lode!  ::whoohoo::

Thanks, Rick.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: RickZ on October 30, 2013, 10:01:20 AM
Thanks, Rick.

De nada.

I keep that one as a favorite, along with http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/).  I have CRS Syndrome, Can't Remember Shyt.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: ChrstnHsbndFthr on October 30, 2013, 10:36:45 AM
We don't need to explain SNAFU, FUBAR or BOHICA, do we?   ;D

IIRC - If I Recall Correctly...that one gets used a lot.

I am sorry, but I have NO clue what BOHICA is?????
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: RickZ on October 30, 2013, 10:44:37 AM
We don't need to explain SNAFU, FUBAR or BOHICA, do we?   ;D

IIRC - If I Recall Correctly...that one gets used a lot.

I am sorry, but I have NO clue what BOHICA is?????

http://www.acronymfinder.com/Bend-Over%2c-Here-It-Comes-Again-(BOHICA).html (http://www.acronymfinder.com/Bend-Over%2c-Here-It-Comes-Again-(BOHICA).html)

See?  That link comes in real handy.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pandora on October 30, 2013, 10:47:13 AM
We don't need to explain SNAFU, FUBAR or BOHICA, do we?   ;D

IIRC - If I Recall Correctly...that one gets used a lot.

I am sorry, but I have NO clue what BOHICA is?????

This is why I wanted a limited list here (acronymfinder, indeed ::snort::  ).

Sometimes somma youse guyz are no fun.

Does anyone remember what BITS stands for?  That's the one I can never remember.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: IronDioPriest on October 30, 2013, 10:50:45 AM
We don't need to explain SNAFU, FUBAR or BOHICA, do we?   ;D

IIRC - If I Recall Correctly...that one gets used a lot.

I am sorry, but I have NO clue what BOHICA is?????

This is why I wanted a limited list here (acronymfinder, indeed ::snort::  ).

Sometimes somma youse guyz are no fun.

Does anyone remember what BITS stands for?  That's the one I can never remember.

Handy-dandy acronymfinder gives only two that seem applicable: Bug In The System, and Back In The Saddle.

Somehow it seems to me I've heard another definition though...
 ::thinking::
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: RickZ on October 30, 2013, 10:50:57 AM
Does anyone remember what BITS stands for?  That's the one I can never remember.

http://www.acronymfinder.com/BITS.html (http://www.acronymfinder.com/BITS.html)

There are a lot of definitions, but probably the one most meant is 'back in the saddle'.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pandora on October 30, 2013, 10:51:47 AM
Does anyone remember what BITS stands for?  That's the one I can never remember.

http://www.acronymfinder.com/BITS.html (http://www.acronymfinder.com/BITS.html)

There are a lot of definitions, but probably the one most meant is 'back in the saddle'.

I SAW the link, thank you.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pandora on October 30, 2013, 10:52:42 AM
We don't need to explain SNAFU, FUBAR or BOHICA, do we?   ;D

IIRC - If I Recall Correctly...that one gets used a lot.

I am sorry, but I have NO clue what BOHICA is?????

This is why I wanted a limited list here (acronymfinder, indeed ::snort::  ).

Sometimes somma youse guyz are no fun.

Does anyone remember what BITS stands for?  That's the one I can never remember.

Handy-dandy acronymfinder gives only two that seem applicable: Bug In The System, and Back In The Saddle.

Somehow it seems to me I've heard another definition though...
 ::thinking::

I think Soup may know.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pablo de Fleurs on October 30, 2013, 10:57:23 AM
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/gablabs/2013%20Blog%20Art/POSOTUS_2_zpse8c396bb.jpg)
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: oldcoastie6468 on October 30, 2013, 11:28:28 AM
PRESBYTERIAN - Best in prayer

ASTRONOMER - Moon starrer

DESPERATION - A rope ends it

THE EYES - They see

GEORGE BUSH - He bugs gore

THE MORSE CODE - Here come the dots

DORMITORY - Dirty room

SLOT MACHINES - Cash lost in me

ANIMOSITY - Is no amity

ELECTION RESULTS - Lies - let's recount

SNOOZE ALARM - Alas! No more Zs

A DECIMAL POINT - I'm a dot in place

THE EARTHQUAKES - That queer shake

ELEVEN PLUS TWO - Twelve plus one

MOTHER IN LAW - Woman Hitler

And last, but certainly not least:

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA - An arab backed imposter
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on October 30, 2013, 11:40:06 AM
We don't need to explain SNAFU, FUBAR or BOHICA, do we?   ;D

IIRC - If I Recall Correctly...that one gets used a lot.

I am sorry, but I have NO clue what BOHICA is?????

This is why I wanted a limited list here (acronymfinder, indeed ::snort::  ).

Sometimes somma youse guyz are no fun.

Does anyone remember what BITS stands for?  That's the one I can never remember.

Handy-dandy acronymfinder gives only two that seem applicable: Bug In The System, and Back In The Saddle.

Somehow it seems to me I've heard another definition though...
 ::thinking::

Blood (theirs!) In The Streets!
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pandora on October 30, 2013, 11:45:32 AM
^^^ THAT!!

Thanks, Libs.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: IronDioPriest on October 30, 2013, 11:45:44 AM
Ahhh yes.... Now see Rick, the acronym-finder can only go so far. Already, we've surpassed its capabilities!

(You can paypal me my $20 Pan)
 ::exitstageleft::
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pandora on October 30, 2013, 11:47:04 AM
Ahhh yes.... Now see Rick, the acronym-finder can only go so far. Already, we've surpassed its capabilities!

(You can paypal me my $20 Pan)
 ::exitstageleft::

::snerk::
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on October 30, 2013, 11:48:20 AM
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/gablabs/2013%20Blog%20Art/POSOTUS_2_zpse8c396bb.jpg)

Oh, Oh!  I know this one!

(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/libertasinfinitio/Obama%20Admin/Insufferableasshole4.jpg)
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pablo de Fleurs on October 30, 2013, 11:56:55 AM
(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/gablabs/2013%20Blog%20Art/POSOTUS_2_zpse8c396bb.jpg)

Oh, Oh!  I know this one!

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd27/gablabs/2013%20Blog%20Art/Lincoln_zps149636b1.jpg)
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on October 30, 2013, 11:58:47 AM
(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/libertasinfinitio/LOL/ha-ha-good-one-dog-ag1.gif)
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Maddy on October 30, 2013, 01:22:31 PM
Awesome thread. Thanks!
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: AlanS on October 30, 2013, 03:55:35 PM
Sometimes somma youse guyz are no fun.

We're not bothered by insanity. We enjoy every minute.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pandora on October 30, 2013, 04:05:57 PM
Sometimes somma youse guyz are no fun.

We're not bothered by insanity. We enjoy every minute.

Now what do you suppose that should tell you about yourself, hmmmm?   ::exitstageleft::
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: AlanS on October 30, 2013, 10:27:48 PM
Sometimes somma youse guyz are no fun.

We're not bothered by insanity. We enjoy every minute.

Now what do you suppose that should tell you about yourself, hmmmm?   ::exitstageleft::

That I'm in good company? ::pokeineye::
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Finrod on October 31, 2013, 03:00:39 AM
My current favorite, referring to he who occupies 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue:

SCOAMF - Stuttering Clusterf*ck Of A Miserable Failure
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: IronDioPriest on October 31, 2013, 06:43:09 AM
My current favorite, referring to he who occupies 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue:

SCOAMF - Stuttering Clusterf*ck Of A Miserable Failure

LOL. Use our search function and see how many threads pop up with THAT one!
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pandora on October 31, 2013, 10:26:18 AM
tl;dr

Too long; didn't read.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on October 31, 2013, 12:12:05 PM
tl;dr

Too long; didn't read.

Translates as "meh!" too.   ;D
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: LadyVirginia on October 31, 2013, 12:45:50 PM
tl;dr

Too long; didn't read.

I like that one.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on October 31, 2013, 02:05:22 PM
Here's a nefarious one...

CSC - Criminal Sexual Conduct

Just heard a radio news report...they don't even care to spell it out anymore, just blurt the acronym...maybe hope people will start not to care or laziness, I dunno...don't like it though!
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Glock32 on October 31, 2013, 08:00:58 PM
ISWYDT


I See What You Did There
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pandora on October 31, 2013, 08:47:56 PM
 ::curtsy4::
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on November 06, 2013, 07:15:52 AM
BIHFAE - Burn In Hell For All Enternity
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: KittenClaws on November 08, 2013, 10:37:56 AM
33 replies and no TEOTWAWKI?

Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: oldcoastie6468 on November 08, 2013, 11:11:42 AM
33 replies and no TEOTWAWKI?

Well, go ahead!  ;)
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on November 08, 2013, 11:21:11 AM
We do have an entire thread category for that, the only one listed in its acronym form.   ::thumbsup::
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: KittenClaws on November 08, 2013, 12:27:31 PM
33 replies and no TEOTWAWKI?

Well, go ahead!  ;)

And then there is what happens if the husband tries to sneak in at 3 a.m...      SHTF  ::angry::
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: IronDioPriest on November 08, 2013, 12:38:12 PM
Or what I'd like to say face-to-face to John McCain or any other of a few dozen middling Republicans: STFU & STFD.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: KittenClaws on November 08, 2013, 12:45:26 PM
We do have an entire thread category for that, the only one listed in its acronym form.   ::thumbsup::

Didn't I mention how observant I was on my Introduction thread?  ::bus::
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pandora on November 08, 2013, 01:13:11 PM
TEOTWAWKI  --  The End Of The World As We Know It

SHTF  --  Sh*t Hits The Fan

STFU and STFD  --  Shut The Fck Up and Sit The Fck Down

Ain't no good without 'splanations.

Oh, did anyone do ESAD?

ESAD  --  Eat Sh*t And Die
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: LadyVirginia on November 08, 2013, 02:21:19 PM
Quote
STFD

you know I never could figure that one out!  lol
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Alphabet Soup on November 08, 2013, 09:37:58 PM
We don't need to explain SNAFU, FUBAR or BOHICA, do we?   ;D

IIRC - If I Recall Correctly...that one gets used a lot.

I am sorry, but I have NO clue what BOHICA is?????

This is why I wanted a limited list here (acronymfinder, indeed ::snort::  ).

Sometimes somma youse guyz are no fun.

Does anyone remember what BITS stands for?  That's the one I can never remember.

Handy-dandy acronymfinder gives only two that seem applicable: Bug In The System, and Back In The Saddle.

Somehow it seems to me I've heard another definition though...
 ::thinking::

I think Soup may know.

Sorry that it has taken me this long to see this thread (slap!)

I see that you've been provided the answer. I prefer to use it thus:

FMCDH-BITS

"From my cold dead hands - blood in the streets"
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: oldcoastie6468 on November 09, 2013, 08:47:13 AM
BOHICA = Bend Over Here It Comes Again
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on November 25, 2013, 08:19:29 AM
BMTI = Beat Me To It!
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: oldcoastie6468 on November 25, 2013, 08:38:35 AM
BMTI = Beat Me To It!

WGAS - Who Gives a S***.    ::evil::   ::hysterical::
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on November 25, 2013, 12:04:03 PM
BMTI = Beat Me To It!

WGAS - Who Gives a S***.    ::evil::   ::hysterical::

I'll raise with WGAFF = Who Gives a Flying Fornication?!

 ::laughonfloor::
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: oldcoastie6468 on November 25, 2013, 12:15:55 PM
WTF? WDYTYA???  ::hysterical::
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pandora on December 04, 2013, 04:37:15 PM
TMI - Too Much Information
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pandora on December 11, 2013, 11:08:40 PM
REMF:  Rear Echelon Mother Fker
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on December 16, 2013, 07:48:33 AM
Y'all sparkin' old memories...   ;D

Some more:

PYHBYLAKYAG = Put Your Head Between Your Legs And Kiss Your Arse Goodbye!

Can be shortened to KYAG.

Then there is GYA or ATP = Grab Your Ankles & Assume The Position.

The proper response for which is YSMIHA = Yes Sir May I Have Another.

Definitely better to give than receive!
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: yankeestom on January 10, 2014, 11:24:07 AM
I love you guys.  IANGWOC(NTTAWWT).
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pandora on January 10, 2014, 02:03:16 PM
Yah, we love you too, Not That There's Anything Wrong With That either, but you do have to explain IANGWOC, 'cause, as far as I can figger, it's goes something like I Am Not Gay Woman Or Cracked, and I suspect that ain't it.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: yankeestom on January 10, 2014, 02:15:20 PM
Yah, we love you too, Not That There's Anything Wrong With That either, but you do have to explain IANGWOC, 'cause, as far as I can figger, it's goes something like I Am Not Gay Woman Or Cracked, and I suspect that ain't it.

In A Non-Gay Way, Of Course
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Alphabet Soup on January 10, 2014, 06:05:36 PM
Yah, we love you too, Not That There's Anything Wrong With That either, but you do have to explain IANGWOC, 'cause, as far as I can figger, it's goes something like I Am Not Gay Woman Or Cracked, and I suspect that ain't it.

In A Non-Gay Way, Of Course

Not that there's anything wrong with that

(http://i.cdn.turner.com/v5cache/TBS/Images/Dynamic/i23/seinfeld_episode066_337x233_040420061510.jpg)
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: yankeestom on January 10, 2014, 06:44:30 PM
Yah, we love you too, Not That There's Anything Wrong With That either, but you do have to explain IANGWOC, 'cause, as far as I can figger, it's goes something like I Am Not Gay Woman Or Cracked, and I suspect that ain't it.

In A Non-Gay Way, Of Course

Not that there's anything wrong with that

(http://i.cdn.turner.com/v5cache/TBS/Images/Dynamic/i23/seinfeld_episode066_337x233_040420061510.jpg)

Exactly.  Seinfeld was a genius.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on April 02, 2014, 07:13:53 AM
 ::hat-tip::  Alphabet Soup 4-1-14 -

LIHOP - Let It Happen On Purpose

Originally in reference to FDR and Pearl Harbor, I got a feeling our own continous Pearl Harbor letting it happen (the GOP) will require liberal use of this newest addition to our acronym ledger!

ETA at benefactor's request - companion piece: MIHOP - Make It Happen On Purpose



Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on April 04, 2014, 06:49:04 AM
I got one...

CMY - Critical Mass Yet?

It's time has come.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Pandora on August 10, 2014, 12:50:46 PM
smh - shakes my head
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on August 14, 2014, 07:43:45 AM
CTIA

Can't Take It Anymore!   ::outrage::
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Bhmason on April 11, 2019, 05:10:15 PM
Don't know if this has been mentioned, World Taekwondo Federation had to change it's name to
this:

http://www.mta-world.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwy7vlBRACEiwAZvdx9uQkm1LhZE2XhZKFi2k2ikM8soIwNDrSgP6TUG_2rpbXbQ6WMQmNjxoCgU4QAvD_BwE (http://www.mta-world.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwy7vlBRACEiwAZvdx9uQkm1LhZE2XhZKFi2k2ikM8soIwNDrSgP6TUG_2rpbXbQ6WMQmNjxoCgU4QAvD_BwE)

 ::laughonfloor::
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: John Florida on April 11, 2019, 05:57:59 PM
  Oh well.
Title: Re: ACRONYMS
Post by: Libertas on April 12, 2019, 06:33:48 AM
WTF is wrong with WTF?!