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    May172012

    Short Boors and Hookers

    DateThursday, May 17, 2012 at 07:19AM

    Chicago Tribune reporter Heidi Stevens asks whether there are any good acronyms out there. We answered with A-1 concision.

    Let us know your favorite—and least favorite—acronyms or abbrieves.

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    Figaro:

    My least favorite acronym is ASOL (pronounced like the obscene term for anus)
    http://joyfulpublicspeaking.blogspot.com/2009/04/what-is-worst-acronym-ever-devised.html

    Richard
    May 17, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterRichard I. Garber
    American Neologists United for Sanity! Think of the creative output from THAT organization!
    May 23, 2012 | Registered CommenterFigaro

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