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[US 89]

I've always automatically knew it meant Grand.

That is because you are from Michigan.

[hbelkins]

I'm not from Michigan, yet I knew the first time I saw signage for "Gd Rapids" that it referred to Grand Rapids.

I just think that's an odd word to abbreviate. I can see "bridge," "street," "road," even "saint" or "mount" or "mountain" abbreviated, but not "grand."

The only other similar abbreviation I can think of is "spgs" for "springs," commonly used in West Virginia.

[Max Rockatansky]

Almost everyone who saw the signage you all are referring to when I went to high school in Lansing referred to it as "Goddamn Rapids"  and "Goddamn River."

[Hunty2022]

Joining in on the Abbreviations, I used to think that "SR"  for State Route or Secondary Route, meant "Senior" ... I sure love Senior 20!

[LilianaUwU]

The only other similar abbreviation I can think of is "spgs" for "springs," commonly used in West Virginia.

I swear there was someone on the forum who talked about "Colorado Spaghettis". Can't remember who said that, or if it happened at all.

Edit: oh, I said that.

[Max Rockatansky]

The only other similar abbreviation I can think of is "spgs" for "springs," commonly used in West Virginia.

I swear there was someone on the forum who talked about "Colorado Spaghettis". Can't remember who said that, or if it happened at all.

The thread for you:

https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=30034.msg2725178#msg2725178

[thspfc]

Society has gone crazy with abbreviations in general.

[LilianaUwU]

Society has gone crazy with abbreviations in general.

IDK WYM?

[hbelkins]

Society has gone crazy with abbreviations in general.

IDK WYM?

Back when AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo Messenger were in their infancy, even before the days of 10-digit texting, I said that IM-speak would be the death of the English language.

[Scott5114]

Society has gone crazy with abbreviations in general.

IDK WYM?

Back when AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo Messenger were in their infancy, even before the days of 10-digit texting, I said that IM-speak would be the death of the English language.

It sure is taking its sweet time killing it.

[Dirt Roads]

I like chicken strips very greatly, but I'm not calling for them to be added to the zip code system.

I'm sure that this would improve the United States Postal System greatly.  Maybe we should turn all of the post offices into a [insert your favorite fried chicken palace here].

[JoePCool14]

Society has gone crazy with abbreviations in general.

IDK WYM?

LMAO IDC IYKYK IIF

Also, MMM GOAT.

[hbelkins]

Society has gone crazy with abbreviations in general.

IDK WYM?

Back when AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo Messenger were in their infancy, even before the days of 10-digit texting, I said that IM-speak would be the death of the English language.

It sure is taking its sweet time killing it.

Actually, I think it's pretty much succeeded. You'd be surprised at the number of work emails I get with "u" for "you." To me, that's unacceptable and unprofessional.

[thspfc]

Society has gone crazy with abbreviations in general.

IDK WYM?

Back when AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo Messenger were in their infancy, even before the days of 10-digit texting, I said that IM-speak would be the death of the English language.

It sure is taking its sweet time killing it.

Yeah, +1. Annoying when used in the wrong context, but certainly not killing anything.

[skluth]

If it ain't broke......

......Poiponen13 will attempt to fix it.

[Max Rockatansky]

If it ain't broke......

......Poiponen13 will attempt to fix it.

Break what ain't broke and fix it your way (likely to include new islands and streets named after presidents).

[Hunty2022]

How about when you look up any route like "VA-20"  or "NC-33" , but the results end up being something completely different, like some random fighter jet?

Or Arkansas State Highway 15.

I'd love to fly in a State Route 71 though

This is one of my nominees:

[Rothman]

Society has gone crazy with abbreviations in general.

IDK WYM?

Back when AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo Messenger were in their infancy, even before the days of 10-digit texting, I said that IM-speak would be the death of the English language.

It sure is taking its sweet time killing it.

Actually, I think it's pretty much succeeded. You'd be surprised at the number of work emails I get with "u" for "you." To me, that's unacceptable and unprofessional.

Heh.  This will be noted for future amusement.

[Max Rockatansky]

Society has gone crazy with abbreviations in general.

IDK WYM?

Back when AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo Messenger were in their infancy, even before the days of 10-digit texting, I said that IM-speak would be the death of the English language.

It sure is taking its sweet time killing it.

Actually, I think it's pretty much succeeded. You'd be surprised at the number of work emails I get with "u" for "you." To me, that's unacceptable and unprofessional.

Heh.  This will be noted for future amusement.

One of my regionals used to use "ur"  a lot in group text messages.  I used to ask her if she was into ancient Mesopotamia but she never got the joke.

[JoePCool14]

How about when you look up any route like "VA-20"  or "NC-33" , but the results end up being something completely different, like some random fighter jet?

Or Arkansas State Highway 15.

I'd love to fly in a State Route 71 though

This is one of my nominees:

[Hunty2022]

How about when you look up any route like "VA-20"  or "NC-33" , but the results end up being something completely different, like some random fighter jet?

Or Arkansas State Highway 15.

I'd love to fly in a State Route 71 though

This is one of my nominees:

I meant the "I'd love to fly in a State Route 71 though" , but this post you just made is gold.

[JoePCool14]

How about when you look up any route like "VA-20"  or "NC-33" , but the results end up being something completely different, like some random fighter jet?

Or Arkansas State Highway 15.

I'd love to fly in a State Route 71 though

This is one of my nominees:

I meant the "I'd love to fly in a State Route 71 though" , but this post you just made is gold.

I thought so, or that you were referring to the exchange as a whole. But since your quote was part of that quote, you were technically nominating yourself. 

[Takumi]

Society has gone crazy with abbreviations in general.

IDK WYM?

Back when AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo Messenger were in their infancy, even before the days of 10-digit texting, I said that IM-speak would be the death of the English language.

It sure is taking its sweet time killing it.

Actually, I think it's pretty much succeeded. You'd be surprised at the number of work emails I get with "u" for "you." To me, that's unacceptable and unprofessional.

Heh.  This will be noted for future amusement.

One of my regionals used to use "ur"  a lot in group text messages.  I used to ask her if she was into ancient Mesopotamia but she never got the joke.

I think the seemingly increasing amount of people misusing "your"  and "you're"  is because they're both abbreviated "ur"  in text speak.

[Scott5114]

I think the seemingly increasing amount of people misusing "your"  and "you're"  is because they're both abbreviated "ur"  in text speak.

I think that's more because they're dumb, myself.

With the advent of autocorrect I actually see less text speak these days than I did in the past. Emojis, however, confuse and terrify me. Most of them have a hidden second meaning (example: "🍆 parmesan" probably wouldn't go over the way you'd think it would) and I live in fear that I'll send a message I don't mean to by using the emoji with the wrong connotations.

[CoreySamson]

Emojis are just dumb to begin with. Other than a simple thumbs-up to affirm something, what can you communicate with emojis that you can't easily communicate with words?