# Internet Slang Ads Jaime Neely Showcases Some of the Best Internet Slang Advertisements By Andrew Chow | Published 2013-04-02 | TH Video Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-slang References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V8B64cq3yU)  Identifying with [younger audiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-heinz-3) is harder than ever, and with the majority of teens on computers, Internet slang can be like a whole new language. Some companies are hesitant to engage with the younger crowd while others are taking advantage of tech-savvy consumers. The Alphabet According to [Generation Z](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-bum-1) is a set of infographics designed to help explain the confusing slang that is used by [generation Z](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outsmart-nicotine). Slangs like QT (Cutie) and Probs (Probably) are all explained in this elementary school styled graphic. The Anit-Yolo end the madness campaign is for those who are over the idea of YOLO (you only live once). The campaign features an ad with a girl holding a positive pregnancy test and states "Nine months from now #YOLO just won't be as cool as you thought it was". The goal of the campaign is to remind people that while yes you do only live once, you shouldn't live a reckless life and be naive to reality. Consequences to your actions still exist and this campaign reminds viewers of that. These [Internet slang](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V8B64cq3yU) ads are both hilarious and thought-provoking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [TH Video](https://www.trendhunter.com/thvideo) > [Editor Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/editorpicks) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Internet Slang Advertising:** Using internet slang in advertising to connect with younger audiences. - **Slang Infographics:** Designing infographics to explain confusing slang used by younger generations. - **Anti-slang Campaigns:** Creating campaigns that critique or mock popular internet slang phrases to encourage more responsible behavior. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can help businesses explore new avenues to connect with younger audiences through trendy internet slang. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can take advantage of designing trendy infographics that appeal to younger generations and help them understand different slang terms. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can expand their reach by creating their own internet slang campaigns or incorporating trendy language into their content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gen Z Slang Translators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-slang-translators.md) - [Lazy Cereal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-cereal.md) - [Gen-Z-Targeted Language Platform Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-ads.md) - [Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-home-campaign.md) - [Gen Z Hotline Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-responsibly.md) - [Youth-Focused Social Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claires-2.md) - [Gen Z Advertising Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-6.md) - [Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deutsche-telekom.md) - [Gen Z Advertising Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubi-2.md)