Guess what? Our beloved "LOL" might be taking a backseat! The New York Times recently flagged a fascinating trend – Gen Z seems to have a new favorite when it comes to digital giggles: "IJBOL," which stands for "I just burst out laughing." And yes, I saw Mashable hopping on this trend too!
Here's a twist: I've been getting it all wrong! Instead of spelling out each letter, it's pronounced "EEJ-BOWL." Who would have thought? Even though "IJBOL" isn’t a newbie in the internet lingo world (it's been around for over a decade), the younger folks are leaning into it. Why? It's got that fresh vibe, and let's be honest, they associate "LOL" and "LMAO" more with Millennial humor.
Till next time, keep those EEJ-BOWL moments coming!