What Smilies Really Stand For…

Karl | Language | Thursday, November 8th, 2001

:-) I am unable to convey humour through my written style alone.
;-) Did you notice me being sarcastic just then?
:-( This is what I look like in real life.
>:-( Help, someone has stabbed me in the head.
(8^ )) I need to get out more.
:-o A pig is sniffing my trousers.
:-| I’m going to kill myself, then you’ll be sorry.
:-* Ermintrude.
:-p Lick my armpits.
:-} I left it on the bus. Sorry.