By Molly Snyder Senior Writer Published May 12, 2009 at 1:58 PM

Sure, the art of texting spawned many new three-letter initials / acronyms, but there are plenty of classics that have nothing to do with cellular communication. For absolutely no reason at all, I compiled a list of classic three-letter acronyms. Add more via the Talkback feature.

BRB (Be right back)
DND (Do not disturb)
DNR (Do not resuscitate)
ELO (Electric Light Orchestra)
FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
FYC (Fine Young Cannibals)
JFK (John F. Kennedy)
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
LOL (Laugh out loud)
LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide)
OMC (OnMilwaukee.com)
PDF  (Public display of affection or portable document format)
PIN (Personal identification number)
RIP (Rest in peace)
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
TMI (Too much information)
USA (United States of America)
WTF? (What the f--k?)


Molly Snyder started writing and publishing her work at the age 10, when her community newspaper printed her poem, "The Unicorn.” Since then, she's expanded beyond the subject of mythical creatures and written in many different mediums but, nearest and dearest to her heart, thousands of articles for OnMilwaukee.

Molly is a regular contributor to FOX6 News and numerous radio stations as well as the co-host of "Dandelions: A Podcast For Women.” She's received five Milwaukee Press Club Awards, served as the Pfister Narrator and is the Wisconsin State Fair’s Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Champion of 2019.