More fun with shortened expressions and lazy language from California. My daughter-in-law, Tanya, came up with more ways we use initials almost like new words. People may have ESP on their way to the ATM. If one doesn't want to watch AMC, or TNT, they can rent or buy a DVD. Someone may be a VIP, but still needs their PIN to log into their bank account.
That reminds me...it really doesn't make sense when someone asks for your PIN number. They are, therefore, asking for your personal identification number number. Just a bit redundant. The next time a car dealer, insurance agent, or repairman asks for your VIN number, give them a blank stare.
Fight the redundancy. If we are going to be frugal in our use of syllables, we should at least be accurate.
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