2 definitions by cerealmage2188
The usage a chat acronym (LOL, ROFL) or a smiley to make an otherwise offensive or hurtful statement sound less severe.
Scenario 1
Jake: dude, your girlfriend sarah is such a bitch
Alex: gtfo faggot
Scenario 2
Jake: lol your girlfriend is such a bitch :D
Alex: haha, im glad i have supportive friends like you lol
(Scenario 2 is an example of the usage of a lolphemism to convey the subtle message that sarah is a bitch, while making the user 2 believe that user 1 is using sarcasm)
Jake: dude, your girlfriend sarah is such a bitch
Alex: gtfo faggot
Scenario 2
Jake: lol your girlfriend is such a bitch :D
Alex: haha, im glad i have supportive friends like you lol
(Scenario 2 is an example of the usage of a lolphemism to convey the subtle message that sarah is a bitch, while making the user 2 believe that user 1 is using sarcasm)
by cerealmage2188 October 6, 2009
An acronym for Vocal iPod Amplification syndrome: A condition in which someone listening to an iPod or mp3 player tends to speak much louder than they would without earbuds on due to the fact that they believe the people they are talking to cannot hear them over "the music". Generally occurs on public transportation, as road noise contributes additional background noise.
Derek: Hey man, what are you listening to?
Jake: TAYLOR SWIFT!
Derek: ...
Jake: SORRY, I SAID I WAS LISTENING TO TAYLOR SWIFT. CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?
^The above is a good example of someone with VIA syndrome
Jake: TAYLOR SWIFT!
Derek: ...
Jake: SORRY, I SAID I WAS LISTENING TO TAYLOR SWIFT. CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?
^The above is a good example of someone with VIA syndrome
by cerealmage2188 October 6, 2009