More Acronyms: OP and SPA, plus County Codes and Phone Codes
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Episode 114 of I Hate Talking explores the acronym “OP” and how its meaning shifts depending on context. The hosts contrast the Reddit usage of OP as “original poster” with the gaming-world meaning of “overpowered,” then widen the discussion to other interpretations like “op ed,” “opportunity,” and more.
They note just how many definitions the acronym has, using it as a springboard into a broader conversation about how shorthand evolves across online communities, workplaces, and even country codes. The episode also touches on related topics like gaming language, texting…
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