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[–]itsjustmitch 65 points66 points ago

i forgot Ted existed already.

[–]Fzero21 6 points7 points ago

Me to and I haven't even seen it.

[–]Descriptivista 24 points25 points ago

too

[–]michaelmclees 5 points6 points ago

Not 2.

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    [–]redditisrealterrible 124 points125 points ago

    sorry about your autism

    [–]Phyics_Son 11 points12 points ago

    I like speaking regular bingo.

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      [–]deja-vu-comment 243 points244 points ago

      And how, in all of fuck, does the text have anything to do with the picture? Oh that's right, this is a Ted meme! Because if it's straight from Facebook, it doesn't have to make any sense whatsoever!
      I hate Ted memes. Really? You resort to using a picture of a popular movie character as a pathetic attempt to enhance the quality of the “joke” you're telling? Only complete god damn imbeciles think this is at all funny.

      .

      [–]bigmeech 32 points33 points ago

      you mean you don't follow one of the 30 Ted parody accounts that have 300k followers each??????????? he's so epic tho!

      [–]xSARGEx117x 13 points14 points ago

      u mean u dnt folo 1 of thos 30 Ted prodee accnts tht hve 300k folowers each? hes so epk tho!

      FTFY

      [–]Azartic 3 points4 points ago

      Cringe

      [–]Elshar -2 points-1 points ago

      u men u dnt folo 1 of thos 30 ted prody acnts tht hve 300k folwers? hes so epk thou!

      FTFFY, hope you enjoy the revision. Let's do this again sometime.

      [–]BACONINGOFTEHNYANS 2 points3 points ago

      j awd w wdn fwkw 1 th thew 30 edf pradf acbef wdf hwa 300k fasdjkajd? hda ds wdan arwoi!

      FTFY

      [–]Elshar 2 points3 points ago

      10/10, would totally not have a fucking clue what that said again.

      [–]Fawkz 11 points12 points ago

      Memes aren't funny in the first place. They're a medium for telling jokes for idiots.

      [–]GargleProtection 4 points5 points ago

      Advice animals you mean. Memes involve a great deal more things than just pictures with a few words added.

      [–]VainRobot 5 points6 points ago

      They used to be called image macros, but apparently a meme is now any image with text at the top and bottom.

      [–]TokyoXtreme 3 points4 points ago

      Let's not even get started about what "trolling" really is. These people… they'd never understand.

      [–]IMAROBOTLOL 0 points1 point ago

      I'm, I'm not the only one that remembers when they were called image macros?! I love you!

      [–]Fawkz 1 point2 points ago

      Meme - an idea, behavior or style that spreads from person to person within a culture.

      I guess I should have been more specific, internet memes aren't funny. And that includes advice animals.

      [–]JosephStylin 4 points5 points ago

      http://i.imgur.com/90tp6.jpg

      [–]Plavidla 1 point2 points ago

      For me i upvoted just because i agree with what he is saying.

      [–]ThePoonPunisher -1 points0 points ago

      i kno rt? how can ppl be so inconsidrate to shorten words whn using a medium that has limited caracters and is relatively hardr to type wit? Ppl shld grw up and nevr make spelling airors or srtn wordz. ThE InteRn3T N' da TExtInG iZ SerIOus BuzIneSS!

      [–]aab720 0 points1 point ago

      Thats what needs to b said 2 all grammar nazies

      [–]xscaralienx -1 points0 points ago

      thoughts exactly...what the fuck does Ted have to do with this picture? has 9gag's humor all over it

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        [–]everydayfromwork 15 points16 points ago

        Life is tough.

        [–]Si7h_Some7hing 62 points63 points ago

        We SPEAK english, not bingo... but you don't speak a text, you read it, and 'before' READS the exact same as 'b4'

        I see no problem here

        [–]greybyte 2 points3 points ago

        It's good to keep in mind that many people are still using phones that don't have a touchscreen and they have to use the number pad to input text. In that case, shortening of text like this makes complete sense.

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol 4 points5 points ago

        Agreed. "b4" also admittedly substantially shortens "before". We still live in an age where we get scammed into paying 25 cents to send a 144 character 1Kb text message. Google Voice is great, but it'd just be smart if everyone moved to e-mail for mobile text communications. Not sure why anyone thinks texting is an economically reasonable activity. It's actually one of the biggest ripoffs/markups on data consumption in the history of ever, and that's assuming that mobile data is reasonably priced.

        Edit: I have a great example. According to analyze.­websiteoptimizat­ion.­com, the reddit front page (of simply text and tiny thumbnail images) is 1659528 bits. If you were to pay for your internet at the same premium that you pay for text messaging, it would cost $2881.25 to open the reddit front page. Even if you have a plan for 1,000 texts at $10, it would still be $110--to open a single page of the internet.

        [–]7zark77 15 points16 points ago

        Really? You need to check out your phone plan - I live in a world where I get unlimited text messages.

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol -2 points-1 points ago

        I have the option for unlimited text messages, but it would make no sense. I use maybe 5-10 text messages in a month. The lowest option I have is 1,000 messages for $10, and even that is still a rip-off.

        Hell, even unlimited is a ripoff. Do you honestly think it's worth what you're paying to transmit a scribe of 144 characters a number of times in the 21st century?

        [–]your_opinionmatters 2 points3 points ago

        Do you honestly think it's worth what you're paying to transmit a scribe of 144 characters a number of times in the 21st century?

        10 bucks a month to send an unlimited number of those scribes to any person in the world any time any where? Seems okay to me. I'm not even one of those people who texts a bazillion of texts. I probably send 3 a day. It's usually a substitute for a phone call. For the infrastructure required to transmit my message almost instantaneously, I don't mind. I waste my money on dumber things. Just the other day I paid one hell of a pretty penny for a sushi burrito. I don't even know if I regret it yet.

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol 1 point2 points ago

        It's $20 bucks here in the US on most networks for unlimited.

        To each their own.

        [–]your_opinionmatters 0 points1 point ago

        It's $20 bucks here in the US on most networks for unlimited.

        US as well. Sprint is 10 dollars unl texting for me. My ex worked out my plan details, so I can't tell you how I got the plan, but for 20 a month, I have about 500 minutes (normally use like 50) and unl texting. If I were so inclined, I'd buy a smartphone and just use wifi to simulate the 3g experience. You seem like you appreciate a good deal. Phone plans are like insurance plans. Every other year you want to shop around.

        [–]magneteye -4 points-3 points ago

        Yeah, well that is you, NOT everyone else and what they need. So bugger off.

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol -1 points0 points ago

        Better downvote me, then, asshole.

        I'm not speaking in terms of opinion. I'm speaking in terms of fact. The fact of the matter is that texting is marked up by lightyears, relative to how much it would cost in mobile data, and relative to how much load it actually puts on a telecom network. My opinion is that it is not worth the money for this and that you are being scammed if you do pay for it. You can do whatever you want, but I'm just providing information.

        [–]blacktoise 1 point2 points ago

        I'm sorry if I am coming off rude, because I don't intend to do so, but you are coming off really intolerant and secluded. Just think about how you sound before defending yourself.

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol 0 points1 point ago

        Do you realize how ridiculous it is that we need to have an argument about text messages? I'm intolerant of stupidity, and it's pretty stupid how much people are willing to pay for text messaging, and even then argue that they aren't being ripped off. No opinion is involved here. It's simply the difference between people that are and aren't willing to be ripped off.

        If my intolerance of stupidity bothers you, then so be it.

        [–]blacktoise 0 points1 point ago

        Well have fun being socially prosperous in life with such a shit ball attitude. You can't always surround yourself by smart people so learning to embrace something is definitely what you lack.

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol 0 points1 point ago

        That's pretty much the case. My inability to embrace things that do not make sense to me is my largest flaw.

        [–]magneteye -1 points0 points ago

        Does someone need a hug?

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol -1 points0 points ago

        No, but you need to find better ways to be ignorant of facts than "well that's just you".

        [–]magneteye 0 points1 point ago

        Ignorant of what "facts"? You're making conclusions based on your experience with your service provider. I pay $55 a month, this includes UNLIMITED EVERYTHING. (text/email/data/web, etc) One price, one plan. No contract. No bullshit. So, yeah... your issue doesn't relate to me and I am sure a lot of others as well. You are the one being ignorant, sir.

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol 0 points1 point ago

        I have used every major service provider in the US other than Verizon. Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T. All of which charge ~25 cents per text, or $15-$20 for unlimited texting. They all are rip offs. Texting is a ripoff. No one service provider would be able to get away with being a ripoff without the others being similar ripoffs. Competition does that.

        [–]Joy_Behar 1 point2 points ago

        I don't give a fuck how much it costs them to provide the service. It's far more important the effect has on my life. I pretty much get an effective and convenient way to communicate with everyone I know 24/7 everywhere I go without having to deal with voicemail, or email.

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol -3 points-2 points ago

        That's fine. You can spend your money however you choose. I'm just not comfortable being such a money-tree of a consumer.

        [–]Joy_Behar 2 points3 points ago

        You don't need to be. Only pay for services that provide you with an acceptable return your money. If the convenience texting brings to your life isn't worth $20 per month then don't buy it. But you should at least accept that for a lot of people it's a bargain, complaining about the markup is irrelevant.

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol -2 points-1 points ago

        Prices, at their most basic level, are a matter of supply and demand. 1Kb segments of data are virtually infinite in supply, as they put next to no load on your telecom's network, and aren't even instantaneous--that is, they can be queued up and sent as time permits. Right now we are communicating in roughly 1Kb-2Kb segments of data back and forth. Do you feel that each of these silly little comments are worth 25-50 cents? More so, do you feel comfortable with the fact that whoever may be charging that 25 cents earns literally that entire quarter as result? Did they earn that quarter?

        Now, I'm no tightass, but one thing that truly bothers me is when I feel that I am allowing myself to be taken advantage of in some manner. Texting is like allowing your telecom company to take advantage of you multiple times every day.

        If and only if you use multiple thousands of texts a month and have a $20 unlimited plan, it starts becoming a bit more reasonable.

        Still further, everyone should use Google Voice (or a similar alternative) for texting. Unlimited usage (as any petty online activity should be) given that you are connected to the internet. A $10-20 data plan earns you miles more for your money regardless.

        [–]Joy_Behar 4 points5 points ago

        Nothing in your comment is wrong so much as irrellevant to most people.

        Let me put it this way. Lets say that a company made a pill that provided me with the benefits of a full night of sleep in only 60 minutes. Lets say that it cost them $1 to produce these pills and they sell them to me at 30 times that amount. They are the only ones with the capacity to produce them.

        Now stay with me...

        As a consumer the most important thing I should consider when deciding whether or not to buy them is the value that they provide me. Whether it costs them $1 or $50 to make is irrelevant to me as a practical consumer because it doesn't affect my particular situation.

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol -1 points0 points ago

        I was quite entertained by that theoretical, but it isn't exactly a parallel. Data is data. Regardless of how you transfer it or who you are transferring it, it's all about it getting from point A to point B. The part of the equation that is ridiculous is that even though there are other, vastly cheaper ways of transmitting data, people choose to use text messaging, and wireless companies get away with charging an arm and a leg for it. It just doesn't make sense to me. E-mail? Does the same thing. Google Voice? Does the same thing. Instant messaging? Does the same thing. Why don't people just get a cheap data plan and use one of those alternatives? This is also the reason why my comparison to how much it would cost to load the reddit front page with the same premium as text messaging data is, in fact, relevant. Data is data.

        TL;DR: There is no exclusivity in data transfer, so you can't make a parallel to the supply and demand of an exclusive magic pill.

        [–]Joy_Behar 0 points1 point ago

        I was quite entertained by that theoretical, but it isn't exactly a parallel. Data is data. Regardless of how you transfer it or who you are transferring it, it's all about it getting from point A to point B.

        That hits precisely at the root of my point. "Data is data" means nothing, it's not the amount or the method of transmittal that's important it's the utilization and the utilitarian benefit it provides the customer that leads to it's pricing model.

        The part of the equation that is ridiculous is that even though there are other, vastly cheaper ways of transmitting data, people choose to use text messaging, and wireless companies get away with charging an arm and a leg for it.

        We're not in disagreement in this regard except for the 'whole arm and a leg' part. I've been a google voice subscriber since it was GrandCentral and I do recommend it to everybody. When people move onto mobile IM and cheaper options become ubiquitous I'll herald the switch. In the meantime the benefit I get from texting is such that a mere $20 (less than I paid to have my car washed yesterday) is a downright bargain.

        [–]afdsafdsafadsf 1 point2 points ago

        Did they earn that quarter?

        By providing the infrastructure on which I sent my message, yes they did.

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol -2 points-1 points ago

        I have an even better example. According to analyze.websiteoptimization.com, the reddit front page (of simply text and tiny thumbnail images) is 1659528 bits. If you were to pay for your internet at the same premium that you pay for text messaging, it would cost $2881.25 to open the reddit front page. Even if you have a plan for 1,000 texts at $10, it would still be $110--to open a single page of the internet.

        [–]afdsafdsafadsf 1 point2 points ago

        If you were to pay for your internet at the same premium that you pay for text messaging

        Why would I? That's paying the same price per unit when I buy in bulk (loading a whole web page) as I pay when I buy individually (sending a discrete message).

        But really, I don't care about the price per unit at all. I don't care that the phone company is making an obscene profit off my text messaging plan. For the service they provide and for the convenience it affords me, I find it a reasonable price.

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol -2 points-1 points ago

        I have an even better example. According to analyze.websiteoptimization.com, the reddit front page (of simply text and tiny thumbnail images) is 1659528 bits. If you were to pay for your internet at the same premium that you pay for text messaging, it would cost $2881.25 to open the reddit front page. Even if you have a plan for 1,000 texts at $10, it would still be $110--to open a single page of the internet.

        [–]Joy_Behar 1 point2 points ago

        But since that's not the case it's not really relevant.

        [–]dEaDi3 0 points1 point ago

        When you send 5000+ texts a month like me it becomes a god send, well worth it if you ask me.

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol 1 point2 points ago

        I suppose at that point unlimited becomes less of a ripoff. It's still far marked up from the superbly minimal amount of data is actually sent.

        [–]Demotic 0 points1 point ago

        iMessages ma nigga. iMessages.

        [–]TheBullshitPatrol 0 points1 point ago

        Yep. I use Google Voice, myself. Google Voice is a great service.

        [–]Demotic -1 points0 points ago

        Yes but not as good as iMessages or the daddy of it all BBM.

        [–]guyNcognito 2 points3 points ago

        No. "B4" sounds the same as "before". It does not read the same to my mind.

        Other why's eye could just reap lace any thing eye want ted with some thing that sounds the same and it wood be fine.

        [–]Elshar 0 points1 point ago

        Atlcualy, I tnhik you can ttllaoy srcmlbae the mddlie of the wdors and your bairn wlil siltl raed tehm prorlpey.

        Let me know if you have problems reading that. I might remember what it was in 2-4 hours. After that I'll have no idea.

        [–]spiralout154 0 points1 point ago

        haha that was a perfect example

        [–]Ixilary 1 point2 points ago

        The problem is that it's just laziness, and it really makes you look uneducated when you can't spell properly.

        [–]spiralout154 1 point2 points ago

        It doesn't matter that it sounds the same. I find it harder to read texts that have these little abbreviations. I'm assuming you've seen those images where the word order in a sentence is switched but you can still read it? That's because we memorize what words look like, we don't actually sit there and sound them out. I'm more familiar with 'before' than 'b4' and it throws me off to see this text talk.

        [–]ABabyAteMyDingo -3 points-2 points ago

        It does NOT read the same.

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          [–]taylorkrebs 8 points9 points ago

          b4, aaaahhhhhh you sunk my battleship!

          [–]TheTeeWhy 15 points16 points ago

          You sound like a complete and utter joy to be around.

          [–]TheMuffinMan98 0 points1 point ago

          /s

          [–]KerriganIskindaHot 40 points41 points ago

          OP doesn't understand mobile shorthand :( poor guy

          Just ask and we can help you.

          [–]Vorokar 11 points12 points ago

          Difference between not understanding, and not liking.

          [–]avenged6644 2 points3 points ago

          Is it not justified to use mobile shorthand on a mobile phone? I understand the dislike for it when you have a keyboard or pen available, but when texting, it takes a long time to write out full words, and even ends up hurting.

          [–]KerriganIskindaHot -2 points-1 points ago

          Yes well if you use "b4" in irl conversations you have a point, but you can't disslike it in text messages without being a douche. Disslike it that much? use your phone and call the person up and tell them that you are retarded and can't read so they'll call you up next time instead.

          Personally I hate text messaging alltogether, I don'texpress myself very well in text (as you can see. ha ha ha ha) and sarcasm/tone of langauge/body language etc are not there ;/

          [–]Vorokar -1 points0 points ago

          Yes well if you use "b4" in irl conversations you have a point, but you can't disslike it in text messages without being a douche.

          Just like you can't like and use it without sounding like you're twelve. Dig it?

          Disslike it that much? use your phone and call the person up and tell them that you are retarded and can't read so they'll call you up next time instead.

          It isn't a matter of not being able to understand it. It's more a matter of having come to respect the ability to spell. I admit, I did the shorthand thing. Then I turned thirteen and got tired of it.

          Personally I hate text messaging alltogether, I don'texpress myself very well in text (as you can see. ha ha ha ha) and sarcasm/tone of langauge/body language etc are not there ;/

          And personally, I hate talking on the phone. I don't mind talking in person, but I abso-fucking-lutely hate talking via phone. I'm not sure why.

          As for sarcasm, tone, and overall meaning, it really boils down to how well you know whoever you're talking to.

          [–]gm4 -4 points-3 points ago

          He also has never had conversations with girls (no sexism meant ladies).

          [–]7zark77 0 points1 point ago

          wut r u on abt????????? xox a gurl

          [–]strathmore 4 points5 points ago

          But you only have numbers 1-80 in bingo

          [–]7zark77 0 points1 point ago

          In Britain, it's a common bingo call to say "two fat ladies - 88". Your bingo sucks if it doesn't go up to 88.

          [–]dougja 0 points1 point ago

          wobble wobble!

          [–]kbox 0 points1 point ago

          Meal for 2 with a hairy view. 69

          [–]Malex_Wolf 0 points1 point ago

          "A fat lady and her goose - 82".

          [–]davideo71 0 points1 point ago

          right, if anything b4 is used by those speaking battleship

          [–]mr_forever 3 points4 points ago

          Every single message you receive somebody says 'b4' to you..?

          So literally all you can converse about with people via SMS Messaging is essentially something's relation to before and after?

          Sounds pretty monotonous.

          [–]Dharmasabitch 19 points20 points ago

          It's faster to type "b4" than "before," especially on older phones

          [–]Italian_Barrel_Roll 9 points10 points ago

          114444

          I do not look upon those t9 days with fondness.

          [–]sh0ch 6 points7 points ago

          That's not T9. T9 is predictive. 233673 is all you had to type to type it all the way out. "before"

          [–]nowrongwrong 0 points1 point ago

          Yes and I'd argue that 233673 is still faster than going through whatever function it takes to shift your smart keyboard from letter mode to number mode and then back. And with non-smart phones, it's even harder to type "b4" because you either have to hold down the letter key (which breaks your flow) or you have to change from T9 back to "abc" and then cycle through ghi to get to 4.

          I have really never fucking understood so-called "mobile" abbreviations. Numbers are fuckall to type unless it's a long string like a phone number. Regular abbreviations work just fine.

          [–]xxtoejamfootballxx 0 points1 point ago

          or you can add b4 to your t9 dictionary or just hold down the key for an extra second to get the number instead of the letters...I'm currently a go-phoner

          [–]Phate4219 0 points1 point ago

          You might not be referring to iphones... but to type "b4" on an iphone requires 3 "clicks", where typing "before" requires 6.

          [–]TheDroopy 1 point2 points ago

          I can hold the 4 and it types the number. Or I can slide out my QWERTY keypad. It sounds so cool for something so outdated.

          [–]Dharmasabitch 1 point2 points ago

          *224444. Lucky you to have forgotten!

          [–]spiralout154 0 points1 point ago

          I have one of the oldest phones among the people I know and I still have a qwerty. In the majority of cases I don't think there's really a need to shorten words by a few characters.

          [–]Dharmasabitch 0 points1 point ago

          I don't, I have a flip from mid 2000s because I'm on my parents family plan; I don't want them to pay for smart phone or a new phone that will break, at least as all the Verizon dumb phones I've tried these days do. Sadly, while much less convenient, there is some advantage in having a phone that doesn't spontaneously turn itself on and off, especially when sending text messages that take a long time even on a keyboard, and aren't saved. I'm rambling, I'm not a fan of Verizon.

          The way I see it, it's just a different way to communicate. I used to type out everything, but I've slowly gotten lazier, especially without a keyboard. I just don't think it's necessarily a toolish or idiotic thing to do. I use texting as a form of basic communication, not conversation.

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            [–]DeadKnight150 8 points9 points ago

            Fuck this meme

            [–]dipsnap86 5 points6 points ago

            What is this doing in /r/funny?

            [–]Teiresias666 2 points3 points ago

            I only get 160 characters, and I hate splitting my message into multiple texts. If I have to use shorthand, I will.

            [–]7zark77 1 point2 points ago

            Are you living in 1997?

            [–]Teiresias666 1 point2 points ago

            No, I'm living in MetroPCS.

            [–]Joy_Behar 0 points1 point ago

            Soon-to-be T-Mobile.

            [–]HiImTed 6 points7 points ago

            you're why people die texting while driving

            [–]Vorokar -1 points0 points ago

            No, people die texting while driving because they're morons. Not because someone shamed or nagged them into spelling out the full words.

            [–]HiImTed 0 points1 point ago

            it was a joke dorkus malorkus

            [–]Vorokar 0 points1 point ago

            Ah.

            [–]pumpkindog 1 point2 points ago

            good riddence

            [–]NotAlana 2 points3 points ago

            Texts from my mother in law are my favorite. She uses voice recognition, so while it is always well punctuated, it never makes sense.

            Leo, I've got the money. Where are you?

            I big bowel and it was great. I want to talk to you about it.

            Would the kids like a giraffe?

            [–]TheOnlyNeb 1 point2 points ago

            Who wouldn't like a giraffe.

            [–]N3PHxx 1 point2 points ago

            • Everytime someone complains about internet short-hand
            • lrn2internets

            [–]Mr_Fluffykins 3 points4 points ago

            Inb4 inb4

            [–]Tankplank 6 points7 points ago

            You take the time to write "B-E-F-O-R-E" in all texts?

            Relevant

            [–]bool_sheet 3 points4 points ago

            Lol

            [–]QuasarsRcool 4 points5 points ago

            Isn't the point of language to convey a thought or message? If you know what they meant to say, than don't bitch about how they spelled it.

            [–]Descriptivista 0 points1 point ago

            Presentation matters. If you want people to think you're older than 12, speak and write properly.

            [–]105Hummel 0 points1 point ago

            ey shut da fuk up fgt

            [–]QuasarsRcool 1 point2 points ago

            This is about text messaging....

            [–]muffinTrees 3 points4 points ago

            Really? Every single time.

            [–]mckickass 2 points3 points ago

            in b4 OP has a stress heart attack from giving way too many fucks

            [–]Lookingforhotiguanas 3 points4 points ago

            jesus fucking christ i want to physically remove you from any device that has an internet connection and never allow you to use it again

            [–]skipdog172 2 points3 points ago

            you expect ppl to waste more of their time just for your viewing pleasure?

            you're a dick.

            [–]theferalconsultant 1 point2 points ago

            As a B3 player, my organ is way cooler than your smartphone anyway.

            [–]bool_sheet 0 points1 point ago

            I think texting is the only time I would justify typing like that. Not everybody has unlimited text plan.

            [–]Craggy_Island 0 points1 point ago

            This thread reminds me of being 13 and on Habbo Hotel. With less grooming.

            [–]LurkerLover -1 points0 points ago

            Well if you'd pick up your damn phone I wouldn't be inconvenienced by needing to spell so we can communicate.

            [–]brosenfeld 0 points1 point ago

            https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gizmoquip.smstracker&reviewId=09289820982475750462

            [–]thejoysoftrout 0 points1 point ago

            "Ted isn't in theaters anymore, I can finally quote it on reddit and get upvotes."

            [–]snowboy437 0 points1 point ago

            Does anybody know when this movie will be released on DVD/released on thepiratebay as a DVD rip?

            [–]keytonic -1 points0 points ago

            Stupid

            [–]geekystuff 0 points1 point ago

            My best friend wants to become an English teacher...she still uses the wrong your/you're.

            [–]konydanza 0 points1 point ago

            I don't remember this part of the movie.

            [–]cooltom2006 1 point2 points ago

            I thought most people actually type out the words nowadays since it's quick to do so on smartphones.

            [–]catsx3 0 points1 point ago

            "WAIT, DO YOU WANT TO MEET B-4 OR 0-54?"

            [–]malicious_swine 0 points1 point ago

            Every time I see Ted I get a little bit disappointed.

            [–]Remember_Prometheus 0 points1 point ago

            FTFY

            [–]IndieCurtis 0 points1 point ago

            It's called shorthand, and it's a more efficient way to communicate thru text. Get with the times.

            [–]The_Octopode 0 points1 point ago

            There is no "B4" in bingo. It's "A4"

            [–]ANewBreedofHipster 1 point2 points ago

            Yet you don't really speak a text anyway.

            [–]NastyKnate -1 points0 points ago

            oh look, more fucking grammar and spelling correction in /funny

            can these dicks get their own subreddit yet?

            [–]Mr_Showtime 0 points1 point ago

            And this is what happens when you get your content from 9gag

            [–]Demotic 0 points1 point ago

            I fucking hate Ted. I hated the movie and I hate anything in the internet that wants to involve him in their bullshit jokes.

            [–]synnndstalker 0 points1 point ago

            You'd think pedobear would be used to that by now.

            [–]LoopyLine -1 points0 points ago

            Oh god how long do i have to wait for OP to kill himself

            [–]Jandklo 0 points1 point ago

            inb4 grammar.

            [–]thiss -1 points0 points ago

            The English language is always evolving. People felt the same ages ago about conjunctions and combining words.

            [–]Zanolin -1 points0 points ago

            This shit ain't funny.

            [–]ekurtz96 -1 points0 points ago

            Go back to facebook jackass

            [–]minibeardeath 0 points1 point ago

            Honestly, now that I have a smart phone its just easier to type out before, than switch to the symbols keyboard, type 4 and switch back.

            [–]negativerad 0 points1 point ago

            Needs more spleen.

            [–]blacktoise 0 points1 point ago

            The fact that you have acknowledged b4 as a shortcut of communication at some point in the past should allow your brain to process it as a substitute for the word "before". It does no extra steps for you, and saves the other person time, or money if they need save characters in a text.

            [–]pedantictwatfinder 0 points1 point ago

            I found one!

            [–]A13X37 0 points1 point ago

            Nazi

            [–]urhedsonfire 0 points1 point ago

            inb4 grammar nazis

            [–]Poesidom 1 point2 points ago

            FUCK YOU ASSHOLE

            [–]lnava 0 points1 point ago

            I hate this attitude. English isn't a language with exact permanent rules. You can kind of make it up as you go, and as long as the meaning isn't lost, then you are fine. Color used to be colour, theater used to be theatre, literally used to only mean literally. Who cares if it has changed. The English language evolves, and it is doing so as the Text Message medium grows in popularity. You aren't better because you take the time to spell out "before."

            [–]LibrAl0024 0 points1 point ago

            Before texts even existed things like this were used and taught in schools to help people take notes faster, the simple fact is that condensing groups of letters into one symbol is a faster method of writing. Think this usually falls to context, if its with your friends i would think b4 would be acceptable and understood, with business associates or parents maybe not.

            [–]mackenziethelazy 0 points1 point ago

            ugh

            [–]Dstanding 0 points1 point ago

            BATTLESHIP MOTHERFUCKER.

            [–]myusernamebarelyfits 0 points1 point ago

            You must be a fun person to text.

            [–]makesyoudownvote 0 points1 point ago

            Sum o us get $ per ltr u fkfce. Lrn 2 thnk b4 u rage.

            [–]w0lfpack94 0 points1 point ago

            I think you need smarter friends.

            [–]sirkablaam 0 points1 point ago

            People still text like that?

            [–]kbox 0 points1 point ago

            B4 isn't a thing in bingo.

            [–]drivers205 0 points1 point ago

            Yes. Ted does say funny things, funnier if he uses the "fuck" word. But 10 years ago when txt started the fact that you could be lazy and not type an entire word was fucking awesome. Now 10 years later, the same people that said this was amazing are now upset about the same damn thing. It's like being 15 and being excited that you where fucked, than being 25 and being pissed that you where fucked. It still the same damn thing.

            [–]BurntTheToast 0 points1 point ago

            Inb4 OP cannot inb4

            [–]gonzo650 1 point2 points ago

            I don't see how Ted fits into this but I do think that twitter and Facebook are seriously limiting the vocabulary skills of everyone....I'm just happy when I see a post when someone uses real words, which is about once a year.....

            [–]sayfucknotorulesman 0 points1 point ago

            inb4 butthurt

            [–]Obsessed_ 0 points1 point ago

            b80riz - beitoriz - bettoris - batteries... duh i'm trying to save time here.

            [–]Super_Ed -1 points0 points ago

            You don't say B4 in bingo.

            Bingo is all numbers.

            It would have been funnier if it said Battleships. That's a game that uses letters and numbers.

            [–]skipdog172 -1 points0 points ago

            Um... you certainly do say 'B4'. I don't know what version of bingo you are playing lol...

            [–]Super_Ed 0 points1 point ago

            Well, there's this version: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bingo_(UK) Doesn't mention letters there, only numbers.

            The US version doesn't seem to have any either. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bingo_(U.S.)

            [–]Nitro187 0 points1 point ago

            Technically you say "Under the B..... 4" etc.

            [–]dydxexisex -1 points0 points ago

            This is the epitome of form over function.

            [–]ColideZ -1 points0 points ago

            wow bitter much

            [–]50shadesofGandalf 1 point2 points ago

            Oh hey, Ted, you know what? If I don't have to pay 25 cents for every 144 characters I'll type out a motherfucking short story every time I text you, Ted. That shit is gonna come with an introduction, a conclusion, a well-designed conflict, and a motherfucking climax. I would give you a protagonist and even throw in an antagonist just for the heck of it, and the text is gonna reflect essentials of life and the motherfucking human condition and leave you with a profound but sweet aftertaste. How do you like that, Ted?

            EDIT: I suck at grammar AND finance.

            [–]nowrongwrong 2 points3 points ago

            $25 cents

            You ruined it :<

            [–]50shadesofGandalf 0 points1 point ago

            Oh God what have I done?!

            [–]nowrongwrong 0 points1 point ago

            It would have been better with $25

            [–]RapeMurderPillage 1 point2 points ago

            stfu

            [–]RallyMech 1 point2 points ago

            You aren't alone. It's even worse when my 60 year old mother shortens words. I just cringe.

            [–]slevadon 1 point2 points ago

            dude, "b4" is easier to type than "before" when you are texting. there is a time and place for waging grammar wars, but this is not it

            [–]Descriptivista -1 points0 points ago

            Not if you have a smartphone. Then the difference of four letters is pretty damn negligible.

            [–]loflrobster -3 points-2 points ago

            holy shit this i not funny at all. fuck you op. fuck everyone who upvotes this shit

            [–]nianu 0 points1 point ago

            i hate when people type w8 for wait. i always see it as weight :P

            [–]toilet_bowler -3 points-2 points ago

            nah fuck that. abbreviations are perfectly acceptable in text messages.

            [–]Jarl_of_Portugal -2 points-1 points ago

            Apparently you don't like saving time or money.

            [–]ultrafudge -2 points-1 points ago

            Fuck you, it saves time...

            [–]roger_podakter -3 points-2 points ago

            Too bad nobody is speaking. They're typing. and typing on a cell phone is a pain in the ass... So you're going to have to deal with people shortening words. Or just cry about it. Just do one b4 the other.

            [–]Descriptivista 1 point2 points ago

            Maybe it's painful to you. Consider replacing your Razr?

            [–]covermeinchocolate 0 points1 point ago

            To be fair, I use short form because text messages have a word limit and I'd like to say as much as possible in one text instead of multiples. Also, when your text message becomes too long I often do not receive the whole message, requiring me to ask the sender to re-send, which is a pain in the ass. SO STFU!!!!

            [–]dougja 0 points1 point ago

            Are you also an old age pensioner?

            [–]personman 0 points1 point ago

            ...and yet you omit the obviously necessary comma.

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