Whenever I’m on my computer, I don’t type ‘lol’. I type ‘lqtm’ – laugh quietly to myself. It’s more honest.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is about how the comedian Demetri Martin prefers to use "lqtm" (laugh quietly to myself) instead of "lol" (laugh out loud) when he's on the computer. He feels that "lqtm" is more honest because it better reflects what he's actually doing - quietly laughing to himself instead of laughing out loud. The quote suggests that sometimes people use "lol" even when they're not actually laughing out loud, and that using "lqtm" is a more accurate way to express how they're really feeling.
About Demetri Martin
Demetri Martin is a versatile American entertainer known for his deadpan comedy, musical routines, and satirical cartoons. He was a contributor on The Daily Show and has also voiced the character of Ice Bear in the Cartoon Network series, We Bare Bears.
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