International Auxiliary Language. General term for invented languages designed for use as international "common languages" to be used by people who don't speak the same language (Esperanto being the most famous, and one of the most pathetic, examples).
This is an alternative to the widely spread 'Lol' that holds no meaning. While 'Lol' is almost ironic, and used as a sentence filler, IAL implies actual hearty laughter. Used in IM speak.
I really wanted to hook up with her but her room was farther away from the party than mine was. So I just went home. IAL.
I want orange juice from my refrigerator, which is within arm's reach. But I would have to get out of my chair to get the juice from the back of the fridge. Soo I'm going to go thirsty. IAL.
"I'm Actually Laughing"
It has come to attention that people often say 'lol', and that word has no meaning anywhere. You never know whether or not the person has actually laughed, unless they say, "dude, that was so funny, i'm laughing!". However, saying that often kills a joke.
"I Actually Lol'ed" doesn't work either since 'lol' has no definitive meaning. IAL signifies that a person is actually laughing. Laughter has a meaning that everyone knows. If not, get some friends or read a joke book.
"... then I said, where do you get YOUR clothes from? The toilet store?"
"ial!"
"i completely understand what you are saying"
"dude don't kill it"