From Thou to LOL: The Evolution of English from Old to Modern Slang

Gone are the days when people spent time with each other, indulging in meaningful conversations. People were praised for being well-spoken and making an effort to articulate their points. While in the olden days, conversations could be very wordy, the new way of conversation includes using so many abbreviations that it requires specialized knowledge to understand what is going on. Here is how conversations have evolved over time. And for many, here’s a translation of conversations of today. 1) Old English: "Thou hast my gratitude." → Modern Slang: "Thx a ton!" Thank you very much. Thanks a lot. But in the olden days, people used a lot of heartfelt words to express their gratitude. In modern times, a simple text, minus a couple of letters, is enough to convey appreciation. 2) Old English: "I know not of what thou speakest." → Modern Slang: "IDK what ur talkin’ bout." What are you talking about? In this case, the question is asked to clarify d...