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The speaker is joking that internet shorthand like “lol” can be exaggerated, and that their own response is more understated and honest. The humor comes from replacing a common acronym with a more self-aware one.
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About Demetri Martin
American comedian, actor, writer, director, cartoonist, filmmaker, and musician
Demetri Martin is an American comedian, actor, writer, director, cartoonist, filmmaker, and musician. He was a contributor on The Daily Show and served as its Senior Youth Correspondent from 2005 to 2008. He is known for stand-up built around deadpan delivery, guitar-driven jokes, and satirical cartoons. He also hosted and starred in Important Things With Demetri Martin, appeared in films including Taking Woodstock, made his directing debut with Dean, and voiced Ice Bear in We Bare Bears while narrating its prequel, We Baby Bears.
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