When it comes to text messaging and its effect on English, the linguistic apocalypse is not nigh. Quite the contrary, in fact. Grant talks about some eye-opening research about text-messaging and teen literacy. This is part of a complete episode...
IOKIYAR n.— «Americans abbreviate a lot, even when it’s sarcastic. Take IOKIYAR.The acronym stands for, “It’s OK If You’re A Republican.” It’s used to describe words or actions that would cause firestorms if the responsible people were Democrats...
DYKWIA n. an abbreviation of “do you know who I am?” said to be used by celebrities or others seeking special privileges. Also attrib. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)