When the lot of yous are talking about the television show about which this forum was created, which variation of the title thereof do you find yourself using the most?
When I’m mentioning the show to someone who isn’t necessarily a fan I say “Mystery Science Theater”, and they generally know what I’m talking about.
I typically use MST3K, it just rolls off the tongue so easily. If I get a confused look from the intended audience, I will use the full name, and quite often the light of recognition then dawns upon them.
Like others said, it depends. If I expect someone to know the abbreviation, I’ll probably use MST3K. If not or I’m unsure, I’d probably use Mystery Science Theater, because the 3000 usually isn’t necessary for people to know what I’m talking about. If they still didn’t get it though, I’d put the 3000 in. And once they’ve got the full title, we can move to using an abbreviation like MST3K.
I say EMMMMM ESSSSS TEEEE THREEEEE KAAAAAY. Really slowly like that. Over and over again as I slowly rock back and forth and hit my head against the wall.