This is a venting post. I find it so annoying when people just write acronyms. Please spell out the name of the show and actors/actresses so I understand what you\’re writing
But some titles are so damn long 🙁 and the shows are super popular so the acronyms become the standar (it even works with google). For ex:
WWWSK? = what’s wrong with secretary Kim.
TSLOMS = the secret life of my secretary.
I’ll make an effort and write the whole name of the characters tho.
I honestly wouldn’t know which shows those are just based on the acronyms. Maybe because I didn’t watch them? I am more familiar with ones like ISWAK. I usually use a word instead of the whole show. For example, Weather for When the Weather is Fine or shortened like HomCha for Hometown Cha Cha Cha.
I understand, but sometimes is hard. With TSLOMS there isn’t a word or two from the title that can actually work as a reference, you need the whole thing. Sometimes I call the show “Veronica Park”, but like you said, if you haven’t watch it then it doesn’t work.
Maybe something like “WWWSKim?” and “TSLOMSecretary” or “Secretary Kim” and “Secret Secretary”? (even I wouldn’t understand what’s that tho, sounds like the secretary is a secret agent).
Maybe we should just ask for shorter titles LOL ignore me.
I have been trying to be good, listing both show and episode… It’s easier because the first time I post about a show I type (showname, day) into a Notepad file and it keep it there until the show finished or I drop it. Then I type my contents above it and paste into DB. So the length of the title isn’t much of a problem.
It’s the TW adaptation of Itazura na Kiss manga. One of them 😅 :
They Kiss Again (Taiwanese sequel)
Itazura na Kiss (Japanese adaptation)
Playful Kiss (Korean adaptation)
Itazura na Kiss: Love in Tokyo (Japanese adaptation)
Kiss Me (Thai adaptation)
Miss in Kiss (Taiwanese adaptation)
Mischievous Kiss The Movie: High School (Japanese adaptation)
Fall in Love at First Kiss (Taiwanese adaptation)
Yes. Long titles can be a pain to type. some beanies made great suggestions to add a key word to the acronym so they can be identified would be helpful
I’m guilty and also understand because I sometimes can’t figure out the name of a show. Most of us are okay with someone asking what show/actor/actress we’re talking about though.
I am sure I probably messed up when commenting on THE CROWNED CLOWN (TCC) (2019) and used the abbreviation TTC (THE THIRD CHARM) (2018).
I can recommend both dramas.
I’m guilty too and also understand the frustration! I try to only do it when it’s clear from context but I’m sure I fall down on that a lot.
I find it particularly hard with character/performer names.
I think it’s important to use them when they are relative to post/recap. Sometimes, titles are very long! But otherwise if it has nothing to do with the topic, it would be nice to write the full name.
It would be fine if the acronym has already identified earlier or related to the post. But some just use acronyms reference some other title or actors are hard to figure out.
beanslover
May 11, 2022 at 8:21 PM
beanslover
April 18, 2022 at 12:44 PM
This is a venting post. I find it so annoying when people just write acronyms. Please spell out the name of the show and actors/actresses so I understand what you\’re writing
am1993
April 18, 2022 at 1:13 PM
Trying to guess the show’s full name is really one of the most frustrating game. I often just give up.
The only time acronyms should be use is when the title was already stated or it is obvious from the context.
beanslover
April 20, 2022 at 7:13 PM
Yes. I don’t mind if it already existed in earlier context because I have reference.
tabong
April 18, 2022 at 1:20 PM
But some titles are so damn long 🙁 and the shows are super popular so the acronyms become the standar (it even works with google). For ex:
WWWSK? = what’s wrong with secretary Kim.
TSLOMS = the secret life of my secretary.
I’ll make an effort and write the whole name of the characters tho.
earthna
April 18, 2022 at 1:38 PM
I honestly wouldn’t know which shows those are just based on the acronyms. Maybe because I didn’t watch them? I am more familiar with ones like ISWAK. I usually use a word instead of the whole show. For example, Weather for When the Weather is Fine or shortened like HomCha for Hometown Cha Cha Cha.
tabong
April 18, 2022 at 1:55 PM
I understand, but sometimes is hard. With TSLOMS there isn’t a word or two from the title that can actually work as a reference, you need the whole thing. Sometimes I call the show “Veronica Park”, but like you said, if you haven’t watch it then it doesn’t work.
Maybe something like “WWWSKim?” and “TSLOMSecretary” or “Secretary Kim” and “Secret Secretary”? (even I wouldn’t understand what’s that tho, sounds like the secretary is a secret agent).
Maybe we should just ask for shorter titles LOL ignore me.
earthna
April 18, 2022 at 2:02 PM
See, we just talked about it and yet, it took me forever to think what TSLOMS is. HAHAHAHAHAHA. Yes for shorter titles.
tabong
April 18, 2022 at 2:29 PM
Omona, I think I’ll start writing the full names. Hahaha.
Funny that I didn’t know about the existence of ISWAK (I don’t watch taiwanese dramas) but I’ve learned the name already thanks to the acronym.
beanslover
April 20, 2022 at 10:27 PM
Great suggestion @enriquequierecagar
tabong
April 21, 2022 at 3:21 AM
I’m glad that was helpful!
Lord Cobol (Kdramas, like water, flow downhill)
April 18, 2022 at 2:11 PM
I have been trying to be good, listing both show and episode… It’s easier because the first time I post about a show I type (showname, day) into a Notepad file and it keep it there until the show finished or I drop it. Then I type my contents above it and paste into DB. So the length of the title isn’t much of a problem.
And I don’t know what ISWAK is 🙂
Ally
April 18, 2022 at 2:20 PM
It started with a kiss.
bbstl 🧹
April 19, 2022 at 7:31 AM
Oh dear, I still don’t know what that is 😅
Kurama
April 19, 2022 at 8:10 AM
@bbstl
It’s the TW adaptation of Itazura na Kiss manga. One of them 😅 :
They Kiss Again (Taiwanese sequel)
Itazura na Kiss (Japanese adaptation)
Playful Kiss (Korean adaptation)
Itazura na Kiss: Love in Tokyo (Japanese adaptation)
Kiss Me (Thai adaptation)
Miss in Kiss (Taiwanese adaptation)
Mischievous Kiss The Movie: High School (Japanese adaptation)
Fall in Love at First Kiss (Taiwanese adaptation)
bbstl 🧹
April 19, 2022 at 6:31 PM
@kurama, hey, thanks! I do believe I missed them all! Hard to believe 😜
stpauligurl
April 18, 2022 at 4:38 PM
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beanslover
April 20, 2022 at 7:15 PM
Yes. Long titles can be a pain to type. some beanies made great suggestions to add a key word to the acronym so they can be identified would be helpful
jillian
April 18, 2022 at 1:43 PM
I can relate to this. But I am guilty as well. I mostly use acronyms on the very popular dramas though.
mugyuljoie is preciousss
April 18, 2022 at 3:58 PM
I’m guilty and also understand because I sometimes can’t figure out the name of a show. Most of us are okay with someone asking what show/actor/actress we’re talking about though.
beanslover
April 20, 2022 at 7:09 PM
Most beanies are very kind to explain but sometimes the delay and wait to get a response makes you just want to move on from that post.
mugyuljoie is preciousss
April 20, 2022 at 9:57 PM
I get it.
bong-soo
April 18, 2022 at 7:03 PM
I am sure I probably messed up when commenting on THE CROWNED CLOWN (TCC) (2019) and used the abbreviation TTC (THE THIRD CHARM) (2018).
I can recommend both dramas.
beanslover
April 20, 2022 at 7:22 PM
Hehe. Those acronyms are like wordle level difficult to figure out.
beffels
April 18, 2022 at 8:02 PM
I’m guilty too and also understand the frustration! I try to only do it when it’s clear from context but I’m sure I fall down on that a lot.
I find it particularly hard with character/performer names.
beanslover
April 20, 2022 at 7:21 PM
Yes. It is hardest when it is referred to people.
Kurama
April 19, 2022 at 12:01 AM
I think it’s important to use them when they are relative to post/recap. Sometimes, titles are very long! But otherwise if it has nothing to do with the topic, it would be nice to write the full name.
beanslover
April 20, 2022 at 7:20 PM
It would be fine if the acronym has already identified earlier or related to the post. But some just use acronyms reference some other title or actors are hard to figure out.
Jance
April 19, 2022 at 9:04 AM
Hahaha true – sometimes I spend ages trying to work them out. But I think I use them for posting about current shows so… guilty, a bit.
beanslover
January 19, 2021 at 9:52 PM
beanslover
September 25, 2020 at 1:31 PM