An interesting article I read on CNN got me thinking:
"A poll of about 500 was taken to discover which emoticons really got them glowering (in real life, not emoticon-effigy). The most-hated emoticons, in descending order (at time of writing):
:P (46%)
>:( (39%)
:) (8%)
:/ (6%)
:( (2%)
That's why we're putting forth the following challenge to you, dear readers, as the year drags its sorry carcass toward the grave: Spend the rest of this month emoticon-free. We're doing it, too, so you don't have to go into the abyss alone -- at least not this time.
The parenthetical purge begins now. If you feel like an emotional cripple come 2011, then, fine, smile, wink, scowl and "meh" away."
:P (46%)
>:( (39%)
:) (8%)
:/ (6%)
:( (2%)
That's why we're putting forth the following challenge to you, dear readers, as the year drags its sorry carcass toward the grave: Spend the rest of this month emoticon-free. We're doing it, too, so you don't have to go into the abyss alone -- at least not this time.
The parenthetical purge begins now. If you feel like an emotional cripple come 2011, then, fine, smile, wink, scowl and "meh" away."
So, I'm taking the challenge for a December free emoticon month....Can you do it too?
