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LOWKEY

LOWKEY

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Hey there fellow parentals, it’s me, PixelatedDad, back again with another acronym to decode for you! This time it’s “Lowkey”. Now, at first glance, you might think it’s just a misspelling of Loki, the mischievous god from Norse mythology. But no, no, no, my parent pals, this is something completely different.

When your kiddos say something is “lowkey”, they’re saying it’s not a big deal, not super important, or that they don’t want to make a big fuss about it. It’s like they’re saying “I don’t want to make a big deal out of this, but…”. So, next time your kids say something is “lowkey”, just remember that they’re not talking about the god of mischief, they’re just saying it’s not a big deal. Stay cool, my parent pals!

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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.