I just received this from my lovely colleague, Terry, who is without doubt one of the nicest folks I have ever met.
(3:03:37 PM) Terry: my latest in Freudian typos: wonderfu
(3:03:47 PM) Terry: definition: new geek script
(3:07:26 PM) Zero: that’s awesome Freud! I’m blogging that
(3:07:32 PM) Terry: heeee
This excerpt actually includes one of my favorite office-isms. I’m not sure if it was Al or Terry who introduced it into common parlance here in Ferndale, or at least from whom I absorbed it, butI have certainly adopted it into my IM lexicon.
*Usage Notes*
Usage # 1: Kevin: hee
Interpretation: Kevin is mildly amused or simulating polite amusement
Usage # 2: Kevin: heeee
Interpretation: Kevin is very amused
Usage # 3: Kevin: heeeeeeeee
Interpretation: Kevin is probably in danger of wetting himself if he has not already
Usage # 4: Kevin: heeEEEhehehehe
Interpretation: Kevin is probably IMing you while eating ritalin-laced broccoli and throwing sharp objects at his coworkers. In this circumstance, we recommend contacting the authorities immediately and locking the doors.
Heee.
