This is an alternative way to understand tl;dr
So usually it's a response to a long-winded written explanation that someone posts online. But it can also be used as a brief summary of something at the top of a post for readers who don't have time to go through the whole thing
For example: My trip to Europe
tl;dr - I went to Europe, I ate cheese, danced with beautiful woman, hooked up with a man and had a unexpected boat trip.
Full post
On 21 January I got the itch to travel, so I spontaneously booked a trip to Europe... insert rest of post
So usually it's a response to a long-winded written explanation that someone posts online. But it can also be used as a brief summary of something at the top of a post for readers who don't have time to go through the whole thing
For example: My trip to Europe
tl;dr - I went to Europe, I ate cheese, danced with beautiful woman, hooked up with a man and had a unexpected boat trip.
Full post
On 21 January I got the itch to travel, so I spontaneously booked a trip to Europe... insert rest of post
by benjamaan March 21, 2018
1) the phrase lazy trolls use when they have nothing to say in response
2) a phrase used when a post REALLY IS long, pointless, and repetitive, and should barely be read... but most of the time people do anyway
3) a lie
2) a phrase used when a post REALLY IS long, pointless, and repetitive, and should barely be read... but most of the time people do anyway
3) a lie
ex. 1:
Person A: -long post about how furries aren't bad people- and that is why furries aren't bad people...
Person B: tl;dr
Person A: troll...
ex. 2:
Person C: -long, overly repetitive post, by a furry (the bad kind)- AND THAT'S WHY FURRIES ARE TEH AWESHUMNESS, AND YOU ARE GUILTY OF FURSECUTION
Person D: tl;dr, dude I never even insulted you guys in the first place
Person C: -rages-
((i have nothing against furries))
Person A: -long post about how furries aren't bad people- and that is why furries aren't bad people...
Person B: tl;dr
Person A: troll...
ex. 2:
Person C: -long, overly repetitive post, by a furry (the bad kind)- AND THAT'S WHY FURRIES ARE TEH AWESHUMNESS, AND YOU ARE GUILTY OF FURSECUTION
Person D: tl;dr, dude I never even insulted you guys in the first place
Person C: -rages-
((i have nothing against furries))
by CommandoBear October 29, 2010
Too long; Didnt Read.
In addition to being used by lazy forum readers, tl;dr can be used by forum posters to give a brief version of their long-winded post!
In addition to being used by lazy forum readers, tl;dr can be used by forum posters to give a brief version of their long-winded post!
by Mabusss August 7, 2010
Stands for "too long; didn't read".
Along with the above-mentioned use of tl;dr by lazy jerks and trolls, the use of this term is a great way to cut down long-winded, nonsensical arguments made by insane conspiracy theorists who are probably wearing tin-foil hats while typing them.
Along with the above-mentioned use of tl;dr by lazy jerks and trolls, the use of this term is a great way to cut down long-winded, nonsensical arguments made by insane conspiracy theorists who are probably wearing tin-foil hats while typing them.
Johnny: There's no way the moon landing happened in real life! For one thing, the shadows of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in photographs are pointing at different angles. The pictures could only have been taken in a studio! And there aren't any stars in the lunar sky in the pictures, either. How could they have ... (etc.)
Jake: tl;dr
Jake: tl;dr
by Alice Margatroid January 2, 2008
1. acronym meaning "too long; didn't read". A response to a post that is quite lengthy.
Despite the elitist view that this is used as a way of having to get out of reading "brilliant arguments", sometimes it does make sense. Just because something is long and drawn-out does not mean it is worth reading. I've read "walls of text" that were hollow and nothing but a waste of my time. Lots of talk, little substance. In that case, tl;dr would be more than just a response to laziness.
Despite the elitist view that this is used as a way of having to get out of reading "brilliant arguments", sometimes it does make sense. Just because something is long and drawn-out does not mean it is worth reading. I've read "walls of text" that were hollow and nothing but a waste of my time. Lots of talk, little substance. In that case, tl;dr would be more than just a response to laziness.
"Chapter 1: On the usage of abbreviations in modern internet discourse. Let us begin at the beginning. It all started in 1975 with the advent of the..." *goes on for 300 pages*
"tl;dr"
"tl;dr"
by RoryBrody March 18, 2009
The world's shortest book report.
The teacher wanted me to write my opinion of the book, so I wrote "tl;dr" and turned it in. For some reason I got an F.
by Anonymous938743 June 20, 2013
Literally - Too long ; Didn't read
A phrase typed in response to a blog, forum post, or other form of online media to express either that the submission of another user was either needlessly long or wordy or that the reader has a complete lack of interest in the subject matter.
Contrary to the belief held by those who experience mild to moderate butthurt due to having made submissions that either nobody cared about enough to read or were much longer than necessary for the sole purpose of condescension or self-exaltation, replying to media with "tl;dr" does not necessarily indicate substandard intelligence or an attention deficit.
This definition is a good example of a post in which replying "tl;dr" to would be appropriate.
A phrase typed in response to a blog, forum post, or other form of online media to express either that the submission of another user was either needlessly long or wordy or that the reader has a complete lack of interest in the subject matter.
Contrary to the belief held by those who experience mild to moderate butthurt due to having made submissions that either nobody cared about enough to read or were much longer than necessary for the sole purpose of condescension or self-exaltation, replying to media with "tl;dr" does not necessarily indicate substandard intelligence or an attention deficit.
This definition is a good example of a post in which replying "tl;dr" to would be appropriate.
H.Horse: "Too Long; Didn't Read" - a shining example of the sweeping Attention Deficit Disorder pandemic that seems to have embraced our society. Usually said by people who a) have never read a book, b) have no logical retort, c) want an easy laugh, or any combination of the three. Not to be confused with "TMS;DU", meaning "Too Many Syllables; Don't Understand", which is likely how some of you reading this feel about this definition.
Joe: tl;dr
H.Horse: I find it hilarious that any definition of TL;DR condeming those who use it as uneducated morons, are the ones receiving more thumbs down - just like this one probably will - even though they are the most accurate. That just further proves that people - especially kids - have a consistantly dwindling attention span, most likely indirectly proportional to the amount of media and entertainment devices we feel the need to constantly plug ourselves into.
Joe: No, I'm not a moron. I'm just indicating that you're pompous and arrogant and nobody cares about your novel. Also, you spelled "condemning" and "consistently" wrong.
Joe: tl;dr
H.Horse: I find it hilarious that any definition of TL;DR condeming those who use it as uneducated morons, are the ones receiving more thumbs down - just like this one probably will - even though they are the most accurate. That just further proves that people - especially kids - have a consistantly dwindling attention span, most likely indirectly proportional to the amount of media and entertainment devices we feel the need to constantly plug ourselves into.
Joe: No, I'm not a moron. I'm just indicating that you're pompous and arrogant and nobody cares about your novel. Also, you spelled "condemning" and "consistently" wrong.
by Avyn April 16, 2010