[jpo245]

I quote uncyclopedia:

RTFM is internet-speak for "Repeat the first message". It is used when the message did not transfer over the internet properly. If someone tells you to RTFM, be patient with them, and copy-and-paste your original message several times. Also, typing the message with capslock on will improve the chances that it will get through (similar to yelling on a telephone).

(Note: RTFM is also used by fans to refer to the band Rabid Tofu-Fighting Mommas.)

Here is an example irc chat using RTFM:

miket65> how do i change the color of links
redjl> omg rtfm n00b
miket65> ok
miket65> how do i change the color of links
redjl> RTFM
miket65> HOW CAN I CHANGE THE COLOR OF LINKS
miket65> HOW CAN I CHANGE THE COLOR OF LINKS
redjl> Message recieved. Sending you the information over the Cyber-Web.
miket65> Thanks, good buddy!
redjl> You are welcome, Internet pal!



SO guys, i think we all know what to do when someone says RTFM yah?

 

[usc goose]

read the f-ing manual?

edit: oh, i guess this is a joke? i haven't slept in a while...

 

[Cyrillic]

Indeed. Read the ****ing manual. It's commonly said to people who are asking questions which they could easily solve themselves by reading a manual, thereby saving the experts the trouble of condescending to bother with you.

Edit: Seems that I didn't even bother reading the message. Yes, that would be the case, indeed.

 

[jerb]

i believe it is actuallyused more as stated above, "read the F**kin manual"

other words of interest include:

PEBKAC- Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair

and

WOOT - We Own the Other Team

best of luck

 

[Snake]

Here ya go guys, a classic. Saved by me for quite a while, now it's time to bring it back to life.

For educational purposes only. Read at your own risk

Please unpack fully to view correctly.

 

[PinkFloyd]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpo245 I quote uncyclopedia:

What is an uncyclopedia?

 

[MrSlacker]

yup, its Read The *****ing Manual used when ppl ask VERY stupid questions

 

[Lisa]

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinkFloyd What is an uncyclopedia?

The book of jokes that everyone takes seriously are in. aka TBOJTETSAI

 

[jpo245]

hahah oh man, i know what the real meaning of RTFM is. but i shared this with u guys coz i thought it was funny!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpo245 I quote uncyclopedia: RTFM is internet-speak for "Repeat the first message". It is used when the message did not transfer over the internet properly. If someone tells you to RTFM, be patient with them, and copy-and-paste your original message several times. Also, typing the message with capslock on will improve the chances that it will get through (similar to yelling on a telephone). (Note: RTFM is also used by fans to refer to the band Rabid Tofu-Fighting Mommas.) Here is an example irc chat using RTFM: miket65> how do i change the color of links redjl> omg rtfm n00b miket65> ok miket65> how do i change the color of links redjl> RTFM miket65> HOW CAN I CHANGE THE COLOR OF LINKS miket65> HOW CAN I CHANGE THE COLOR OF LINKS redjl> Message recieved. Sending you the information over the Cyber-Web. miket65> Thanks, good buddy! redjl> You are welcome, Internet pal! SO guys, i think we all know what to do when someone says RTFM yah?

 

[skiingemt]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpo245 hahah oh man, i know what the real meaning of RTFM is. but i shared this with u guys coz i thought it was funny!

Suuuuure....

 

[mjg]

it's funny people still use these sayings, and totally bastardized it's meaning...


Or i've heard recently it can means this, or "read the friendly manual"

haha...

 

[lini]

Sometimes it's really a good idea to rtfm, anyway - and be it just for entertainment, like with the manual of good old Graphics Workshop (q&a section): "Our staff schizophrenic replies (...)"

Grinnings from Hannover!

Manfred / lini