# Explain internet slang, memes, or trends I don't understand

Plain-English meaning, origin, how people actually use a term or meme, and whether it is safe to use yourself.

- Topic: Learning & Teaching
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Explain & Teach, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/explain-internet-slang-memes-or-trends-i-don-t-understand

## Prompt

```text
Explain some internet slang, a meme, or an online trend to me.

**Term, phrase, or meme:** [WHAT I SAW - paste it or describe it]
**Where I saw it:** [e.g. "my teenager's group chat", "TikTok comments", "a coworker's Slack message", "a news headline"]
**The exact context:** [the sentence or post it appeared in, if I have it]
**Why I'm asking:** [just curious / want to reply / worried about my kid / thinking about using it at work or in marketing]

For each term, give me:
1. **Meaning in plain English,** including what it means in the context I shared. If it has several meanings, list them and say which one fits.
2. **Where it came from,** briefly.
3. **How it's used:** tone (joking, sarcastic, affectionate, insulting), who tends to use it, and 2 example sentences.
4. **Should I use it?** Whether it would sound natural or awkward coming from me, given my situation.
5. **Flags:** whether it has an offensive, sexual, drug-related, or hateful second meaning, or is linked to harmful challenges. Say so plainly if it does.

Rules:
- Slang changes fast. If you're unsure, or the term may be newer than your knowledge, say so rather than guessing, and suggest how I can check.
- If I'm a parent worried about safety, end with a calm way to bring it up with my child.
- If I'm considering it for marketing, note the risk of sounding forced or out of date.
```

## What to fill in

- WHAT I SAW - paste it or describe it
- the sentence or post it appeared in, if I have it

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