You might be an IRC addict if..

You might be an IRC addict if..

..hemorrhoids would be considered a major disability.
..carpal-tunnel syndrome is a badge of honor.

..you find yourself saying "be ar be" on the phone when you have to answer the door.

..you say "el oh el" or "ar oh ef el" out loud in conversations.

..you think in text when you consider an action, as in '/me gets up and heads for the fridge.'

..you have so many windows open at once that you can't avoid the inevitable oreo.

..you know what an oreo is.

..you catagorize people as newbies, color freaks, and kewl doofs.

..you have ever made an excuse to get out of a date.. just so you can get online.

..your spouse/significant other/friend/family member gets online just to speak to you.

..you met your spouse/significant other/friend online.

..you op on three or more channels, own another, and administrate a couple more.

..you snicker when someone tries to chat with the bot, and don't remember that you did the same thing when you were a newbie.

..you get a thrill out of pinging your friends just to see their lewd replies.

..your server list takes five minutes just to scroll through.

..your desk is set up as a mini life-support station, complete with food, beverage, and hygeine supplies. Porta-potty optional.

..you jump out of the shower and get online wearing nothing but a towel.

..you don't bother with the towel.

..you know what roflolpimpacisf means.

..you have your own personal ascii face.

..you know what IRL means..

..but you don't have one.

From Ben:

..you know more ways to show the inflection of your voice using only letters and brackets than you know IRL.
..you have ever actually said IC, OOC, or IRL.

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