This week's lingo: "NGL*"
*An acronym for the phrase, "not gonna lie."
Example: Your friend has been encouraging you to watch their favorite television show for a while, but with finals and your addiction to a different television show, you simply haven't found the time... until now. After watching just one episode, you are completely hooked, and proceed to watch the next six episodes in a single sitting. So excited about this show, you text your friend, "NGL, I'm officially addicted to (insert name of show here)."
Why it works: The use of NGL in this particular situation indicates that you are so excited about this television show you don't have to lie or exaggerate about not only your excitement, but also your level of excitement because both will make your friend feel good about encouraging you to check it out.
Example: You and your friends have spent the entire day in Club Libs studying for your finals and are ready to kick back for a little bit before going to sleep. However, once you trek all the way back to your dorm, you realize you are completely starved. You manage to find 85 cents in your backpack, enough to score you a bag of chips from the vending machine. You have the option of choosing the rather boring, but safe original Lays potato chips or an off brand of Ragin' Ranch rippled potato chips, which you ultimately end up choosing. Unfortunately, you don't notice the part of the bag that says the chips have a "kick" before you purchase them. When you finally open the bag and try the chips, your mouth is absolutely on fire and you freak out because quite frankly, you are a child and hate things with "adventurous" tastes. You scream and say, "NGL- those are the spiciest chips I have ever eaten!" before gulping whatever drink is nearby.
Why is works: NGL is necessary for two reasons in this particular circumstance. First, because of the reaction going on in your mouth, you are certainly pressed for time. Consuming something that will calm down the spiciness is your top priority, so you don't have enough time to spit out the entire phrase "not gonna lie." The concise nature of NGL makes it essential for this situation. Furthermore, NGL is helpful in relaying to your friends that you are in a lot of pain, because once again, you don't need to lie or exaggerate in this situation because you are telling the truth. This will help your friends help you :)
Why it works: The use of NGL in this particular situation indicates that you are so excited about this television show you don't have to lie or exaggerate about not only your excitement, but also your level of excitement because both will make your friend feel good about encouraging you to check it out.
Example: You and your friends have spent the entire day in Club Libs studying for your finals and are ready to kick back for a little bit before going to sleep. However, once you trek all the way back to your dorm, you realize you are completely starved. You manage to find 85 cents in your backpack, enough to score you a bag of chips from the vending machine. You have the option of choosing the rather boring, but safe original Lays potato chips or an off brand of Ragin' Ranch rippled potato chips, which you ultimately end up choosing. Unfortunately, you don't notice the part of the bag that says the chips have a "kick" before you purchase them. When you finally open the bag and try the chips, your mouth is absolutely on fire and you freak out because quite frankly, you are a child and hate things with "adventurous" tastes. You scream and say, "NGL- those are the spiciest chips I have ever eaten!" before gulping whatever drink is nearby.
Why is works: NGL is necessary for two reasons in this particular circumstance. First, because of the reaction going on in your mouth, you are certainly pressed for time. Consuming something that will calm down the spiciness is your top priority, so you don't have enough time to spit out the entire phrase "not gonna lie." The concise nature of NGL makes it essential for this situation. Furthermore, NGL is helpful in relaying to your friends that you are in a lot of pain, because once again, you don't need to lie or exaggerate in this situation because you are telling the truth. This will help your friends help you :)
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