Mmastodon HealthPandemics first seen 13 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #8

Social media user explains personal spelling of 'dope' as 'doap'

Original: So, me being me, when I use the phrase "dope" as in "awesome", I spell it "doap" (rhymes with soap). I've done this for

A Mastodon user has revealed they have spelled the slang word 'dope' as 'doap', rhyming with 'soap', for many years. In the same post they reflected on disappearing from the platform after becoming seriously ill with Covid and developing long Covid, while urging others to keep masking. The post mixes a light personal anecdote with a serious reminder about the ongoing impact of long Covid.

Why now: The personal spelling quirk is tied to a return after a long absence caused by serious Covid illness, resonating with people concerned about long Covid and masking.

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• So, me being me, when I use the phrase "dope" as in "awesome", I spell it "doap" (rhymes with soap). I've done this for a great many years. I kinda disappeared off the radar when I was very ill with # covid , right into # LongCovid (you are still masking, right?), and lost… · sb@metroholografix.ca · 7

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