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trendspotting: OTL

OTL is a 2-chan meme to signify despair, and I’ll let Becky’s rabbit demonstrate:

OTL is the more popular version for people using English. ORZ is another variation that I see typed, and I am beginning to notice it quite a bit in anime…

Trendspotting™: OTL

Natsuki, Mai Hime

Dokuro, Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan

Renton, Eureka 7

Suzu, Nagasarete Airantou

Soujyu, Futakoi Alternative

Chidori, Full Metal Panic

Hashimoto, Jigoku Shoujo

Ana, Ichigo Mashimaro

Updated 12/13:

Shana, Shakugan no Shana

Hideki, Chobits

Keroro, Keroro Gunso

3 Responses to “trendspotting: OTL”

1. 
   18 Oct 2005 at 12:26:44 AM bakaboobie

   OTL? ORZ? Do both stand for something actual? From the outline of Becky’s rabbit, I can partially the “OTL”-pattern in reverse. But I’m not sure if I’m understanding what you mean.
2. 
   18 Oct 2005 at 10:13:01 PM jason

   Look at the section for “posture emoticons.“
3. 
   22 Nov 2005 at 1:34:22 AM newt

   WTF there’s a 08>C ????

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