Why the Number of O's In LOL Matter On YouTube 186
karthikmns writes "It turns out that Google uses the number of o's in a lol to weigh how funny a video is. In a blog post Google explains how they came up with an algorithm to gauge a video's comedic potential. So if you want to watch funnier videos, make sure to add some extra o's or help them by visiting their Comedy Slam and voting."
Re:so (Score:5, Funny)
Re:so (Score:5, Funny)
I'll fill in the 5-digit spot; waiting for the 4-digit reply.
Re:so (Score:4, Funny)
Re:What about alternative spellings ? (Score:5, Funny)
Anybody who's anybody knows that the ultimate lol is the ROFLCOPTER.
Gmail Too (Score:5, Funny)
Google also measures the numbers of X's and O's in your emails to determine how much you love your mother.
Re:so (Score:5, Funny)
3 digits. Not once, but twice! Beat that!
Length isn't everything... (Score:5, Funny)
Directive 3? (Score:5, Funny)
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Re:Gmail Too (Score:5, Funny)
Re:so (Score:5, Funny)
EnsnTaco?
Re:so (Score:3, Funny)
noob
Same rule applied for football / soccer? (Score:5, Funny)
The importance of a score is determined by the number of O's in "Gooooooooooooooooooooal!"
Re:Directive 3? (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Amazing (Score:5, Funny)
Re:so (Score:4, Funny)
-KD
Re:What *does* LOOL mean? (Score:4, Funny)