Acronyms and emoticons, such as LOL, ;-) and LMAO, demonstrate that: a.language, like other ideas, is universally understood.  b.kids will do anything to keep secrets from their parents.  c.language...

Acronyms and emoticons, such as LOL, ;-) and LMAO, demonstrate that: a.language, like other ideas, is universally understood.  b.kids will do anything to keep secrets from their parents.  c.language is the direct result of technological and cultural constraints.  d.technology itself can generate ideas and concepts.