So I didn’t actually precedent the word acronymic. But you have to agree it’s pretty unusual and you probably never would have used it right? Of course, with all the texting and shorthand going on, maybe I’m wrong and it will find its way into everyday speech. Then again, the texting generation is so full of slackers they will probably resort to calling them letter-wordy-things or something equally idiotic. I predict that the Merriam-Webster is going to roll downhill fast in the next few years.

In the meantime there is surely an opportunity for earning extra home income for anyone who can come up with a new acronym that can find its way into everyday texting – and then copyright it.

Seriously. Think if the first dude to text OMG had thought to file paperwork. Think of all the t-shirts and mousepads and trade-show giveaways he could be collecting royalties on. We’re talking millions, I’m sure.

Granted, he (or she) wouldn’t want to go after individuals using the acronym – litigation would be costly and borderline insane. And anyway, it would be much better off to keep it in the popular vernacular, lending attractive credence to all those people out there deciding if it would be better to tag their giveaway foam visors with OMG or LOL.

Tell the truth now, don’t you want to say you’re ROTFLMFAO.

(I never know if I should include the ‘t’ from the ‘the’ – can I get a style ruling?)