trendspotting: OTL

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

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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

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Natsuki, Mai Hime
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Dokuro, Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan
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Renton, Eureka 7
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Suzu, Nagasarete Airantou
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Soujyu, Futakoi Alternative
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Chidori, Full Metal Panic
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Hashimoto, Jigoku Shoujo
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Ana, Ichigo Mashimaro

Updated 12/13:

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Hideki, Chobits
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Keroro, Keroro Gunso

3 Responses to “trendspotting: OTL”

  1. 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. Look at the section for “posture emoticons.

  3. WTF there’s a 08>C ????

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