EmoticonFrom WhatPort80  Though there is technically nothing that prevents internet users from explaining their feelings at length, the typically quick tempo of internet exchanges compounds the inherent inarticulacy of most nerds, leading to frustration for all involved. The problem is even more complicated for MySpace users, since they are fundamentally incapable of spelling or punctuating even the simplest of sentences correctly. As a result, emoticons (sometimes called smileys) provide the sole method of expressing human emotion OTI. Complex feelings, such as <3 and h8 are no exception. The following lists illustrate some of the more common emoticons. Common EMOticons               :)The traditional "smiley". Used to denote a lack of ability to provide an intelligent response. Similar to lol. :(Sadface, usually implies that the poster will soon attempt suicide. :'(BRB before you get their whole emo life-story. ;(Severely emotionally impaired, if someone uses this pretend you didn't see it. It's for your own safety, people. :*The writer has been punched in the mouth. 8)The writer is looking at inappropriate pictures of young people. :D~~The writer is drooling over inappropriate pictures of young people. :-JThe writer is Chris Hansen of Dateline NBC, preparing to bust someone drooling over inappropriate pictures of young people. <(^.^<)Cry for help; direct to this website. t('.'t)Speaks for itself really. Correct response to any emoticon of the previous variety. :XCommonly used to show that one's lips are sealed with packaging tape. Possibly BDSM, possibly kidnap victim. Probably both. :PThe writer has some sort of disability that prevents them from keeping their tongue in their own mouth. Alternatively, the tongue might be in someone else's mouth. >:(The writer is angry. Or constipated. Or both. :<Homosexual cousin of >:( :SSomething is stuck in or around the general vicinity of my mouth. Oht3hnoes. D:I'm sad, but not too sad to advertise what a complete tool I am on the internet. :@Your mom, receiving communion wafers in a healthy, family-friendly display of faith on a Sunday. In the mouth. While kneeling. ;)Wink and/or punch in the eye. Occasionally has "Comedy Chinaman" use. :/A shrug, sometimes showing a lack of satisfaction with a recent comment or service. :|Similar to the above, only much less satisfied. >:/Even less satisfied. Aren't you ashamed of yourself? XDThis is a punctuation markXD It should be used at the end of every sentenceXD see thirteen year old boyXD XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDOGCThe most common response to getting on sexy time pix. :BWriter is inbred. \m/The writer ROCKS. ^_^^_________________^The moar underscores, the kawaiier!!! >.<;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;The user is upset because they can't use 17 phones at the same time. ^^ ^.^ or ^^;8[ o ](T_T) or ;_;The emoticon of emos. 〒_〒The Emoticon of Evolved Weeaboo, made from the Japanese postcode symbol. o.OShorthand for "Yo momma got one big boobie, and one little boobie, and they call her "Biggie Smalls". Can also be written: ( . Y o ) \:D/Supposed to be a happy face throwing its arms in the air with joy, but in fact just looks like a happy sandwich. :3Ostensibly means "I AM CLEVER", but really can be used in any context. For example,
Occasionally used by idiots to make a cat face. >:3JESUS CHRIST, IT'S A LION! GET IN THE CAR! :#I GOTZ A GRILL >:[ ]I'm gonna suck you blood! :DS<Crazy wavy rubber arms. >:O-8O-{~:cWoman giving birth to an unhappy baby. <3=====DHeartdong is made of heart and dong ( . Y . )LOL boobs ¬_¬Generally used to portray "You best be jokin'." |*-*|A stupid emotion that AIM invented for cassette tape. How many people use this? ¯\(°_o)/¯¯\(ºдಠ)/¯I dunno lol after going through the Internet Hate Machine...again 8UUltimate horror ಠ_ಠ۞_۟۞Just saw Goatse for the first time. +OOMG Cyclops roars. :þCamp ಭ_ಭBoobeyes గ_గഭ_ഭI see what you did there. ଲ_ଲjellyfish eyes ക_കRobot eyes? ๏̯͡๏)h...hissy...? ;_; Graphical and Animated Emoticons Many complex emotions are represented here, including Homosexuality, Infantilism, Furry, and the ever-popular "masturbating in the bath while listening to music". As emoticons evolved, they were replaced by graphical representations, and eventually animated GIFs. This allowed for even more flexibility in illustrating an ever wider gamut of emotions, from happiness to "F*** you, I'm a dragon!" Some took this even further, charging money for downloadable sets of smileys, for use on AIM, Yahoo and MSN Messenger. These are still wildly popular with 16 year old girls and those posing as 16 year old girls alike. For the non-stupid Internets user who knows things like that should be free there's always devianTART. |