I can't quite fathom out which emotion the handball smiley repersents. And why is it amongst the most used ones?
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I can't quite fathom out which emotion the handball smiley repersents. And why is it amongst the most used ones?
I beleive its symbolises boredom. ~:handball:
well I use it when someone askes something really obvious and you just want to give a dry reply..
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GAH!!! I was thinking exactly the same question just now. And then there was a thread about it! :dizzy2:
I think it means - "It is all nonsense , let me play the ball..." ?!?!?!
Hey , I pushed the smile button !!! What is this thumbs down ??? never pushed it !!!
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Originally Posted by King Henry V
~:handball:
Interesting.
:wall:~:handball:
edit: I just found its purpose.
Edit2: just found another.
:freak:~:handball:
and
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It means you are very bored.
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That's what I said.Quote:
It means you are very bored.
Just think of the scene in the Great Escape when Steve McQueen is in the cooler. ~:handball:
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Originally Posted by Taurus
:yes:
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Originally Posted by caesar44
There is a buglet, they're switched.
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Ok, so it symbolises boredom, but why have it among the most used ones? Surely there are betterand more useful smileys.
I always thought that this ~:handball: symbol was used when somebody is frustrated.Like having a conversation with himself in a thread. ~:handball:
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Originally Posted by Me
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Originally Posted by Mouzafphaerre
Ah , OK ..
Interresting question, especially if we broaden it a bit, and ask "what's the point of smilies?"
To express emotion, to add humour to a post... the possibilities are endlessQuote:
Originally Posted by Sjakihata
well, to me humor isnt a little yellow (or often blue or green even) dot that represents something remotely similar to human emotions.
The problem with asynchronous technology based communication is that it lacks the interpersonal cues we rely on to decipher the total message. Facial expression, gestures, body language: All are absent. Emoticons help to bridge that gap and present a fuller meaning to the user's text.
Examples:
~D I am joking, this is fun, that was funny, I agree with you and think that we are having fun.
:furious3: I am angry, that makes me angry
:bow: thank you, I am making my statement with humility
:wall: Frustration, lack of control
:coffeenews: I am ignoring you, I do not think this is important
Other are difficult to find an emotion. Like what the hell is this: :daisy:
When you can't get this ~:pat: you are left with this ~:handball:
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Originally Posted by Papewaio
I like this one
:wall: ~:handball:
My P.E lesson
:jumping: :whip:
And of Course my personal favorite....
:guitarist: :drummer: :singer: :guitarist:
A perfect example of my point.. ~:cheers:Quote:
Originally Posted by Papewaio