Welcome to the Association for Angry Allies Against Acronym Abuse, Anonymous!
Are you tired of tripping over tongue-twisting, nonsensical abbreviations? Does the overuse of acronyms make you want to scream “STOP!”? Then you’ve found your sanctuary in the AAA AAA A!
Our Mission: The Association for Angry Allies Against Acronym Abuse, Anonymous is dedicated to combating the unnecessary and excessive use of acronyms that baffle brains, muddle minds, and generally make life more confusing than it needs to be. We believe that words are meant to be savored, not squashed into unrecognizable clusters of letters.
What We Stand For:
- Promoting clear and effective communication
- Celebrating the beauty of fully-formed words
- Helping our members reclaim their sanity in a world gone acronym-crazy
Join Us! If you share our passion for proper word usage and have experienced the pain of acronym abuse firsthand, we want YOU! We’re looking for new members who are ready to stand up and say, “Enough is enough!”
How to Apply: We believe that a good laugh is the best way to heal from acronym overload. To apply for membership, please share with us your best or worst experience with acronym abuse. Did your boss invent a cringe-worthy acronym that left the whole office baffled? Or did you create an acronym so absurd it became legendary? We want to hear your story!
Submit your application with the following details:
- Name:
- Contact Information:
- Best/Worst Acronym Abuse Experience:
Join the AAA AAA A and be part of the movement to put an end to acronym abuse, one fully-formed word at a time!
Remember: Clear communication is key, and acronyms should be used sparingly, wisely, and with great caution. Together, we can make a difference!
Members
Honorary Member – The Late Robin Williams and his character in Good Morning Vietnam
Joslyn Kemp – OOO (pronounced ‘ooooo’) We all know it as ‘Out Of Office’ but ‘ooooo’ was a revelation to Joslyn.
Bruce Wade – @IBM we had a TLA DB – A Three Letter Acronym Database