#LazyRules

WHAT IT MEANS: 

Lazy Rules is a common hashtag used to describe problems that affect people who are “lazy.”

ORIGIN: 

Lazy Rules becamse popular not because any reference but because of the common theme that many people can relate to and therefore find humorous.

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#LiesPeopleTell

WHAT IT MEANS: 

The hashtag refers to common lies, usually white lies, that people tell each other.

ORIGIN: 

The hashtag was used by many different people as a reference to frequently told and usually harmless lies. It is usually one of the top trending references due to the humorous possibilities.

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#ThreeWordsToLiveBy

WHAT IT MEANS: 

This refers to a “you only live once” theme including three words one should live by.

ORIGIN: 

The hashtag gained popularity after being publicized in a twitter ad online and then became the third most used hashtag of 2011.

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#IfIWasJustinBieber

WHAT IT MEANS: 

A humorous hypothetical saying personifying teen pop star Justin Bieber.

ORIGIN: 

This became popular along with the rise of teen idol, Justin Bieber. In 2012, it became one of the most trending hashtag and was described as “Things one would do or say if they were Justin Bieber.”

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#WhatIMissMost

WHAT IT MEANS: 

What I miss most is used as a hashtag to depict a sense of nostalgia.

ORIGIN: 

Though like many internet slang, it is unclear when it first originated, it became one of the ten most used hashtags of 2012 according to Yahoo news.

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#GetMeOut

WHAT IT MEANS: 

Get me out, like the way it sounds, refers to a phrase used a lot in twitter to express when one is in an unpleasant situation and wishes to leave.

ORIGIN: 

The hashtag rose to fame in 2012 after comedians like BJ Novak and Mindy Kalling used it to describe awkward situations and a large workload.

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#TFLN

WHAT IT MEANS: 

TFLN stands for Texts From Last Night, a hashtag used for strange texts you find the morning after an exciting night.

ORIGIN: 

Launched in February of 2009, the website originated as a humorous way for a group of friends to recall texts they, and other viewers, should probably not have written. Now, however, TFLN says they use it as a tool to view how people react under the influence of alcohol and drugs, with technology.

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#Winning

WHAT IT MEANS: 

In the new interpretation, Winning means being successful at something that might not seem like a success.

ORIGIN: 

Winning was regenerated in March of 2011 by Charlie Sheen. He refers to the word to describe his then current situation which involved scandalous activities like being publicly intoxicated numerous times and trashing hotel rooms. He conducted many interviews during this time and said he was “winning” and wasn't addicted to any drugs and denied all of his charges.

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#MyOctoberWish

WHAT IT MEANS: This hashtag, My October Wish, means exactly what it sounds like. Users tweet #myOctoberWish then write their hopes and dreams for this month.

ORIGIN: My October (or any other month) Wish trends on twitter almost religiously at the start of every new month. Users will post their aspirations for the upcoming month. Some are entertaining, but many people use these Wish hashtags seriously, and express deep thoughts. Unlike the other hashtags, My October Wish started solely on Twitter and is used exclusively as a hashtag. As it is almost October, #MyOctoberWish is trending.

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#SorryNotSorry

WHAT IT MEANS: Sorry not Sorry is used exclusively on Twitter and is used sarcastically or in a mean way when someone is "apologizing" for something they've done. The users are often unhappy as they believe they haven't done/said anything wrong.  

ORIGIN: The exact history of Sorry Not Sorry is not completely clear. Some say it was first used in 1994, by the band Amen, whose song "Sorry Not Sorry" became popular in the alternative-punk music world. However, most people argue it originated on Twitter in late 2011 and soon after became viral. It is still a hugely used hashtag, and accounts have also been dedicated to the term. Sorry not Sorry is very sarcastic and is often used in a humorous way. 

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#GodSavetheQueen

WHAT IT MEANS: God Save the Queen is an expression used to express astonishment. This is mostly used in a negative light, and is often applied to situations out of one's control.

ORIGIN: God Save the Queen is the National Anthem of the United Kingdom and in British territories and Commonwealth areas. There are many possible authors of the song, including John Bull, Thomas Ravenscroft, Henry Purcell, and Henry Carey. The first verse of the song goes, "God Save our gracious Queen, long live our noble Queen, God Save the Queen..." The song essentially blesses the Queen, thanks her for her service to the country and hopes for her to live a long time. This renowned song has paved way for the now common expression "God Save the Queen." 

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#ThatAwkMoment

WHAT IT MEANS: That Awk Moment is now used exclusively as a hashtag and is used to describe an awkward moment that happened to the user. 

ORIGIN: That Awkward Moment When is an expression that began as a common Facebook status. Users write, "That Awkward Moment When...." and then their supposedly awkward encounter. It was shortened to "That Awk Moment When", sometimes even omitting the "when" as it became more popular on Twitter and there was a 140 character limit. A lot of times these Awkward Moments are not even very awkward, but there are a few that can be hilarious.

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#EquestrianProblems

WHAT IT MEANS: Equestrian Problems are problems that are very specific to horseback riders and riding/showing. It includes a lot of equestrian jargon. 

ORIGIN: Much like other "problem" hashtags on twitter, no one is certain of where Equestrian Problems originated. However, all the "problem" or "pain" hashtags have a few things in common. They are all very specific to a certain activity of group of people. Many Twitter pages with millions of followers have been created based on different activities and cultures. Some examples are, "Indian Girl Problems," "Lawyer Problems," "Nerd Problems," "Doctor Problems," "Dog Lover Problems," "Post Grad Problems", and countless more. The "problems" Twitter accounts are often hilarious, and if applicable to you, very relatable. 

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#FirstWorldProblems

WHAT IT MEANS: First World Problems refers to issues people living in developed countries might have that people living in a third world country couldn't fathom.

ORIGIN: The exact history of First world problems is a bit unclear, except that it went viral in early 2012. There are many variations of First World Problems, such as "First World Struggles", "First World Pains" and "First World Life." On Twitter, entire accounts have been created from this common saying . The main point of First World Pains is to illustrate an issue that may be extremely frustrating to you at the moment, but deep down you realize it's nothing compared to serious issues other people are facing. In a way this hashtag is used to make fun of issues many people in developed countries consider a "big deal."  

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#yolo

WHAT IT MEANS: YOLO is an acronym that stands for "You Only Live Once." It is often used before the user does something crazy or something they should've have. It can also be used to encourage other people to do things they shouldn't. YOLO is all about seizing the moment and has been referred to as a modern "Carpe Diem." 

ORIGIN: YOLO began in 2006, when The Strokes (a rock band) released a song called "You Only Live Once." It became popular, but only among fans of the band. YOLO hit the mainstream population in Fall of 2011, when "The Motto" by Drake (feat. Lil' Wayne) released. The lyrics read, "Now she want a photo, You already know though, You only live once: that's the motto ... YOLO." Drake's hit sold over 2 million copies just in the United States, and became an instant hit. YOLO even infiltrated twitter, and became a trending hashtag around late November of 2011. Many argue that YOLO encourages people to bad things and is a simply "uncool" word. However, innumerable amounts of people are still using it today.

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#cray

WHAT IT MEANS: Cray essentially means crazy. It is used to describe situations that are out of control and just plain unbelievable. This is normally used in a positive light, not used in terms of someone actually being insane. 

ORIGIN: Cray, while most people think it's just a lazy person's way of saying crazy, actually derived from Kanye West and Jay-Z song N***as in Paris. The lyrics go, "ball so hard, mother******s wanna find me, that s***t kray, that s***t kray, that s***t kray." The fact that "Kray" is spelled with a K instead of a C is not simply a typo.  It is the last name of twin brothers Ronnie and Reggie Kray. Ronnie Kray was a paranoid schizophrenic, but despite this the brothers were some of the most powerful British gangsters. They created a gang known as "The Firm" and were involved in armed robberies, arson, assaults, torture and even murder. The Kray twins evaded the police many times, but were eventually arrested in May of 1986. 

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