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* UsefulNotes/{{Wine}} --[[http://www.winehq.org/ Wine]] Is Not an Emulator (it isn't; it's a compatibility layer for the Windows MediaNotes/{{API}} for non-Windows operating systems[[note]]Only on 32-bit and 64-bit x86 architectures, however. When using another architecture, an actual emulator would be needed.[[/note]])

* UsefulNotes/{{Wine}} --[[http://www.winehq.org/ Wine]] Is Not an Emulator (it isn't; it's a compatibility layer for the Windows UsefulNotes/{{API}} for non-Windows operating systems[[note]]Only on 32-bit and 64-bit x86 architectures, however. When using another architecture, an actual emulator would be needed.[[/note]])

* LISP -- LISP Is Stupid Parentheses. This one is actually a joke rather than the programming language's actual name ([=LISt=] Processor). All programs in LISP are structured as mathematical phrases, and tend to include phrases-within-phrases-within-phrases ''ad nauseum'', which often leaves a huge number of [[http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kakNmBjOGaA/TDX4fAOL9XI/AAAAAAAAAiM/zQq8qLTU7iQ/s400/stacked.png.scaled500.png trailing parentheses at the end.]] Making sure the right number of closing parentheses are in place is a major headache for LISP programmers.

* The operating system GNU -- "GNU's Not Unix," named as such because it aims to be compatible with UsefulNotes/{{Unix}} without containing any code from it (with the replacement code being 100% free software).

* XNA -- "XNA's Not Acronymed" (an engine made by Microsoft that make use of the .NET framework to make interactive media such as games. it's commonly used by indie developers to make games for the Xbox, although it can also be used on UsefulNotes/MicrosoftWindows and the Windows Phone 7).

* XNU stands for "XNU's Not Unix". Ironically, it is used as the kernel for UsefulNotes/MacOS, which IS a certified Unix.

* A joke for math buffs. What does the "B." in "Benoit B. Mandelbrot" stand for? Benoit B. Mandelbrot.

* Wine --[[http://www.winehq.org/ Wine]] Is Not an Emulator (it isn't; it's a compatibility layer for the Windows UsefulNotes/{{API}} for non-Windows operating systems[[note]]Only on 32-bit and 64-bit x86 architectures, however. When using another architecture, an actual emulator would be needed.[[/note]])

* A couple of ''Westernanimation/CodenameKidsNextDoor'' episodes used this, such as "Operation L.I.C.E.: Lice Interrupt Cheese Eating" and ''[[{{The Movie}} Operation Z.E.R.O.: Zero Explanation Reveals Origin]]''.

* [[WesternAnimation/{{StevenUniverse}} Steven Universe]]: Steven has collectable action figures called G.U.Y.S. -- Guys Under Your Supervision. The figure brand has a spinoff called G.A.L.S.; WordOfGod states that it stands for Gals Against Lazy Stereotypes.

* In ''VideoGame/SecondLife'', the Raglin Shire sim is home to a pub called the '''P'''aw '''A'''nd '''W'''hisker.

* In ''VideoGame/SecondLife'', the Raglin Shire sim is home to a pub called the '''P'''aw '''A'''nd '''W'''hisker.
* In ''VideoGame/{{Xenosaga}}'', RobotGirl KOS-MOS's name stands for "Kosmos Obey Strategical Multiple Operation Systems."
* Possibly the ''VideoGame/{{Webkinz}}'' minigame, the '''W'''heel '''o'''f '''W'''OW, which also has "WOW" written on the center on it.

* [[Music/TheBlackEyedPeas will.i.am]] released a single featuring Music/JenniferLopez and [[Music/TheRollingStones Mick Jagger]] called '''''T.H.E.''''' ('''The''' '''H'''ardest '''E'''ver).

* Allegro ([[http://alleg.sf.net]]) -- "Allegro Low Level Game [=ROutines=]", formerly "Atari Low Level Game [=ROutines=]" (Allegro is a low-level game programming library that mostly just provides easy access to the hardware)

* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JACK_Audio_Connection_Kit JACK -- Jack Audio Connection Kit]] (a sound system for pro-audio/MIDI work under Linux)

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* XNU stands for "XNU's Not Unix". Ironically, it is used as the kernel for MacOS, which IS a certified Unix.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'':
** Homer creates the musical genre [[Main/{{Grunge}} Guitar Rock Utilizing Nihilist Grunge Energy]].
** He also invites people to a BBBQ where the extra B stands for BYOBB[[note]]Bring Your Own BBQ[[/note]].
-->'''Bart:''' What's ''that'' extra B?\\
'''Homer:''' That's a typo.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{TheSimpsons}}'':

* TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering features a Planeswalker who was originally known as K.O.T.H until his real name was made known. His name? [[http://gatherer.wizards.com/pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=212238 Koth of the Hammer]].

* In VideoGame/SecondLife, the Raglin Shire sim is home to a pub called the '''P'''aw '''A'''nd '''W'''hisker.

* [[WesternAnimation/{{TheSimpsons}} The Simpsons]]:

* ''VideoGame/WarhammerOnline'' was officially abbreviated as WAR, which was based on the game's full title: '''W'''arhammer: '''A'''ge of '''R'''eckoning."