LOL is the acronym for laugh out loud .
LOL is an acronym of the English language that refers to laugh out loud or laughing out loud , translatable as "laugh/laugh a long time" or "laugh/laugh loudly" . Therefore, when a person writes LOL in a chat, they are indicating that they are laughing out loud.
It is common that, in conversations via electronic messaging , someone uses the expression LOL . Its use is common especially among young people, although it is quite widespread at a general level.
LOL concept
It can be said that LOL is part of what is known as web slang or Internet slang . It is usually used in text messages (SMS) sent using cell phones (mobile phones); in instant messaging systems (such as Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp ); and in online forums, platforms and social networks where opinions, information, etc. are exchanged. ( Instagram , TikTok , Snapchat , Twitter, Twitch.TV and even YouTube ).
Like emoticons or emojis , LOL helps communicate a mood, emotion , or reaction. Anyone who responds with LOL or adds the acronym to a sentence wants to convey that they are laughing out loud or sustained.
For example : "My mom won't believe I got a tattoo LOL," "Are you seriously going to miss work to go to the concert?" LOL» , «LOL They just confused me with my brother» .
It is interesting to mention that, sometimes, the suffix -azo is added to LOL . Thus, a word is formed that allows one to reflect amazement: lolazo .
The appearance of the expression LOL in movies became common.
Its importance in digital communication
Although LOL as an expression is usually used by young people, it is already part of digital communication in general, allowing one to react to humor on the Internet. In fact, it is accepted in netiquette and is integrated into posts or hashtags.
LOL as a meme, in this framework, usually goes viral. Among the most popular memes are LOLCats . In this way, the use of LOL in popular culture is widespread.
Benefits of using LOL
The benefit that the acronym offers is the economy of resources : with just three letters, it manages to express an emotion or a state of mind that everyone can capture or interpret. Furthermore, beyond coming from the English language, it has already transcended languages. You don't need to understand English, or even know the origin of the acronym, to grasp its meaning.
In fact, someone who decides to type LOL or uses a GIF with the three letters is most likely not thinking the phrase laugh out loud . It is now accepted as "natural" that, like a laughing emoticon, LOL communicates a positive reaction to something that is funny.
The idea of LOL may refer to the video game League of Legends.
League of Legends
LOL (or LoL ) is also the colloquial name by which the video game League of Legends is known. Introduced in 2009 , it was developed by Riot Games and currently has millions of registered players.
LOL integrates the set of so-called multiplayer online battlefield video games or multiplayer online battle arena video games , called MOBA in English. In addition, it is considered part of eSports or electronic sports , since massive events are usually held where a large number of players compete against each other.
League of Legends tournaments are very popular. Among the competitions, the LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea) , the LEC (League of Legends European Championship) and the LCS (League of Legends Championship Series) stand out.
It should be noted that, given the enormous popularity of LOL , the video game led to the creation of many products, such as an animated series and a comic . In the world of League of Legends there is also room for the impersonation of characters: League of Legends cosplay generates great interest.
LOL on Nintendo DS
Continuing in the field of video games, LOL is a multiplayer game called Archime DS in the Japanese market and Bakushow in Europe. With an interface that resembles PictoChat , the entertainment is based on asking questions that must be answered by drawing or writing on the console's touch screen.
LOL pits two or four players against each other. Once everyone has written or drawn, they must vote for the funniest answer . Each user can vote for themselves.
Movies and series
It is interesting to note that " LOL" is the title of two films . The oldest is a French production that premiered in 2008 , directed by Lisa Azuelos and starring Sophie Marceau , Alexandre Astier and Christa Theret .
In 2012 , on the other hand, another film titled "LOL" was released. Starring Miley Cyrus and Demi Moore , it is the remake of the aforementioned French film.
«LOL: Laughing out loud» , finally, is a comedy series released in 2011 . Of Canadian origin, it has more than a hundred episodes.