{"id":366880,"date":"2021-11-14T15:00:08","date_gmt":"2021-11-14T12:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-does-oc-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/"},"modified":"2021-11-14T15:00:08","modified_gmt":"2021-11-14T12:00:08","slug":"what-does-oc-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-oc-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Does \u201cOC\u201d Mean, and How Do You Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2de1f4e7bf1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2de1f4e7bf1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-oc-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#The_Originals\" >The Originals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-oc-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#The_Origin_of_OC\" >The Origin of OC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-oc-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#Claiming_Ownership\" >Claiming Ownership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-oc-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#Characters_and_Fanfiction\" >Characters and Fanfiction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-oc-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#A_Popular_Acronym\" >A Popular Acronym<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-oc-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#How_to_Use_OC\" >How to Use OC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Does \u201cOC\u201d Mean, and How Do You Use It?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-766407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tablet-pencil-content-creation.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tablet-pencil-content-creation.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tablet-pencil-content-creation.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Closeup of a woman's hands drawing on a tablet with a pencil\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/chiang-rai-thailand-feb-27-2019-1330583513\">contoyo\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the internet, \u201cOC\u201d usually doesn\u2019t refer to that teen drama from over a decade ago. Instead, it\u2019s usually used in conversations about memes and other forms of <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>. Here\u2019s what it means, and how to use it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Originals\"><\/span>The Originals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>OC stands for both \u201coriginal content\u201d and \u201coriginal character.\u201d These two definitions are fairly distinct, and you can often infer which is being used based on where on the internet you are. Regardless of the definition, you would typically write OC in uppercase.<\/p>\n<p>OC as \u201coriginal content\u201d is used in internet forums and social media to communicate that the post is an original creation and is not a repost of an older piece of content. This is especially popular in meme culture, where anonymous internet strangers are often vying to originate new memes. By creating \u201cOC,\u201d you can point to yourself as the original creator of a particular piece of content.<\/p>\n<p>OC as \u201coriginal character\u201d is often used in fan communities. OCs are characters that are not part of an existing intellectual property and are created by people online. You can usually find OCs in fanworks, where authors or artists develop new characters and drop them into existing worlds. They are also common in roleplaying <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s such as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-dice-sets-for-playing-board-games\/\">Dungeons and Dragons<\/a>, where most participants create a new character.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Origin_of_OC\"><\/span>The Origin of OC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The origin of OC is challenging to track down. Unlike other internet acronyms that we\u2019ve covered, OC has many meanings outside of the most popular ones on the internet.<\/p>\n<p>The first definition on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbandictionary.com\/define.php?term=OC\">Urban Dictionary<\/a> for OC as \u201coriginal content\u201d dates back to 2009 and reads \u201coriginal content.\u201d On the other hand, the first entry for \u201coriginal character\u201d is from 2008 and mainly talks about the term\u2019s role in fanfiction and roleplaying. Both definitions have risen in popularity in recent years, primarily because of the increasing prevalence of websites like Reddit and Twitter.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Claiming_Ownership\"><\/span>Claiming Ownership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In internet spaces, stating that something is \u201cOC\u201d is a way to claim ownership over a particular piece of content. For example, in some Reddit communities, people tag or flair their posts with \u201cOC\u201d to indicate that the image or write-up is an original creation. This can <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ly to anything, from funny internet memes to elaborate works like art or help guides.<\/p>\n<p>OCs are in direct contrast to \u201creposts,\u201d which are old pieces of content that frequently get reposted. In many internet boards, the ability to create new content is highly appreciated among the community. Some communities even hold contests that encourage members to create original work.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characters_and_Fanfiction\"><\/span>Characters and Fanfiction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-766415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/archive-of-our-own-website-magnifying-glass.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Magnifying glass over the Archive of Our Own website logo\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/new-york-usa-29-september-2020-1842761932\">Postmodern Studio\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The definition of OC as \u201coriginal character\u201d has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially as fan communities have become bigger and more elaborate. OCs are not in the source material and are purely a work of imagination by authors and creators. For example, fans of the Star Wars franchise, especially fanfiction writers, frequently create OCs that fit right into the Star Wars universe.<\/p>\n<p>OCs can serve several purposes. Many OCs are the main characters of a fanmade story and provide an unusual perspective into a familiar world. For example, someone might write an OC in the Harry Potter universe who goes to a completely different wizard school.<\/p>\n<p>Some OCs also serve to further other characters\u2019 relationships or flesh out a backstory. For example, you might create an OC who is the child of two characters from a popular TV show. Besides fanfiction, OCs can also manifest in other types of art. People often create drawings, portraits, and character designs for their original characters.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Popular_Acronym\"><\/span>A Popular Acronym<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While OC meaning \u201coriginal content\u201d or \u201coriginal character,\u201d is common on the internet, OC has many alternative definitions. If you look at the Urban Dictionary page, you\u2019ll immediately notice that all of the definitions on the first page are entirely different. Here are a few meanings of OC that you should know.<\/p>\n<p>First, OC can mean \u201cout of control.\u201d You can use this to mean that something has become crazy or wild. While this definition of OC is no longer widespread, it may have even predated the \u201coriginal content\u201d meaning by several years. The first entry for this definition was made on Urban Dictionary in 2004. Another common definition is Orange County, a location in California. It was the setting of the extremely popular teen drama The O.C., which led to \u201cOC\u201d being widely associated with the show and the location for a long time, especially in the 2000s.<\/p>\n<p>There are also some less common definitions. OC is the nickname of several colleges and universities around the world. It can also mean \u201copen crib,\u201d a signifier among teens that someone\u2019s house is open for events. OC can even mean an occupancy certificate, a real-estate document that certifies a home as liveable. Lastly, OC can mean \u201cof course.\u201d However, the abbreviation \u201cofc\u201d is much more common.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_OC\"><\/span>How to Use OC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using OC is reasonably straightforward. If you\u2019re using OC to mean \u201coriginal content,\u201d you\u2019d say it while posting your content on the internet. If you want to use it for \u201coriginal character\u201d instead, you can state that a particular fanwork has an \u201cOC\u201d in it.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few examples of OC in action:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThis drawing is an OC that took me 36 hours to make.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThis fanfiction has a fascinating OC in it.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m the OP; this\u00a0is my OC.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe OC of my story is going to be fun to write about.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do you want to learn about some other internet acronyms? 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