FAM

FAM

Well howdy there, parents! It’s your ol’ pal PixelatedDad, here to help you decode the latest slang so you can keep up with your kiddos. Today, we’re talkin’ about the word “fam.” Now, you might be thinkin’, “I know what fam means, it’s short for family!” But lemme tell ya, in the world of textin’ and social media, fam has taken on a whole new meanin’.

These days, when your kid says “fam,” they ain’t talkin’ ’bout blood relations. No sirree, they’re talkin’ ’bout their closest group of friends. You know, the people they spend all their time with, share all their secrets with, and generally have a blast with. It’s kinda like a chosen family, if you will.

So there ya have it, folks! Next time your kid says they’re hangin’ with the “fam,” you’ll know they’re just kickin’ it with their best buds. Stay tuned for more translations from your friendly neighborhood PixelatedDad!

PixelatedDad

Dr. Chris Spencer, better known as PixelatedDad, is a retro gaming enthusiast and self-proclaimed geek who’s a few pixels short of a full sprite. Despite his age, he’s young at heart, often immersed in games older than his kids, with the reflexes of a sloth and the aim of a blindfolded monkey—but still determined to save the pixelated princess, one clumsy jump at a time. Beyond gaming, Chris is a distinguished computer scientist with a doctorate, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS), and a member of the Sherwood Observatory and the Planetary Society. As a Dark Sky Ambassador, he’s passionate about preserving the natural night sky and reducing light pollution. Chris is also a husband, proud dad of two sets of twins (#TwinsTwice), and a multitasker extraordinaire who balances coding, stargazing, 3D printing, and snuggling his loyal sidekick, Doggo McStuffin. Whether he’s gaming, championing dark skies, or exploring the cosmos, life for Chris is a journey worth every pixel.