O RLY? is an Internet meme, typically presented as an image macro featuring a snowy owl. [1] The phrase "O RLY?", an abbreviated form of "Oh, really?", is popularly used in Internet forums in a sarcastic manner, often in response to an obvious, predictable, [ 2 …

O RLY is internet slang for “OH REALLY?” with implicit sarcasm. Since gaining traction through with usage on Internet forums, O RLY has become a popular deadpan response to any statement that is deemed either highly doubtful or obviously true. The original “O RLY?”

Sep 9, 2021 · O RLY was typically spelled out on an image of a snowy owl. Why do People Type O RLY? People type O RLY because it’s an easy and fun way to express their disbelief in what someone has said. It just needs one keystroke, so you can easily write “O RLY?” when you’re engaged in online conversations.

O RLY? is an Internet meme often used in chat rooms or Forums. It is short for Oh, really?. O RLY is used as a response to an above post or comment to show (sarcastically) that it is obvious, clear, or apparent. O RLY? is usually followed by YA RLY, then NO WAI. This sarcasm is not to be confused with trolling, disrupting a forum, or a chat room.

Some years later, in 2005, an unknown person found this owl picture and added a caption to it which read "O RLY?", making it look like the owl is sarcastically asking "Oh, really?". It spread fast all over the Internet, becoming one of the most popular memes of its era.

Aug 27, 2005 · Internet slang, short for "Oh, really?". Used in the following ways; often sarcastic: 1. In response to someone who has said/pointed out something very obvious. 2. In response to someone who has insulted you or has aggressively disagreed with you. 3. In response to a boring, nerdy comment you don't understand or care about (i.e. a peice of trivia)

A recent WoW update has added a white owl called "O'Reily" flying around a house just north of Steamweedle Port. Sometimes replied to with "YA RLY." ("YA RLY" has a serious-looking brown and grey horned owl associated with it).

This owl perfectly describes the feeling of O RLY? It is possibly the greatest picture floating around the web. Without it, I feel that we may all be lost.

May 19, 2011 · Re: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/o-rlyKnow Your Meme scientist Elspethjane looks into the origin of "O RLY?", internet slang for "OH REALLY?" with heavy sar...

O RLY? is an abbreviation for "Oh, really?" and is an Internet phenomenon, typically presented as an image macro featuring a Snowy Owl. The phrase "O RLY?" is typically used in a sarcastic or sardonic manner, often in response to a statement that the speaker feels is …