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What does “lol” mean in a text? Are they laughing at you?

Three letters, lowercase. Funny, or just polite?

What it most likely means

They found it funny, or friendly. 'lol' is often just a warm noise people make in text. Nobody actually laughs out loud every time they type it.

What six different Brads heard

Everyone has a Brad: the anxious little security guard in your head. Six of them read “lol” and every one of them is sure. None of them have evidence.

  • The Archivist · Division of EvidenceThree letters. Their last one was 'LOL.' Capitals have been reduced. Brad is investigating the reduction.
  • The Proofreader · Division of Outgoing MessagesLowercase lol. A polite laugh. The joke did not land. We will never joke again.
  • The Volume Officer · Division of Dimming'lol' means calm down. Brad has turned our volume down to two.
  • The Fire Marshal · Division of ExitsA one-word laugh means they are laughing their way out of the conversation.
  • Customer Service · Division of Keeping Everyone HappyWe said something weird and they covered for us. Brad is sending a thank-you note.
  • The Forecaster · Division of Worst-Case WeatherA polite laugh, measured at three letters. Upgraded to a Five-Alarm Rejection Event.

Calm replies you can send

Ha, I knew you would like that.

I have more where that came from.

they laffed

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