My life as a smiley
Hi, I'm an emoticon, also known as a smiley but most people call me emote. I've asked Sherri to write a short piece about my life as I believe I am very misunderstood.
I come in many guises, from the basic smile to the very complicated alien but my role in life is really a very simple one, by using me you can make a statement mean something else entirely. Put me behind the statement 'I hate you' with my sticky out tongue and you know that the person who typed it is joking. I like helping people express themselves when mere words are not enough, and I get very upset when I am abused. I am after all a sensitive soul and was created to make the world of chat and emailing a little more fun. I realise that sometimes I am used inappropriately but please don't blame me for that, it's not my fault, I have no control over where I am put, really I don't. If I had my way I would vet the people who use me and have a proper client base and would have rules and regulations for my use.
However, this isn't possible so I must be used and abused as people see fit, such is the life of a smiley. I would like to do more but being a little yellow circle with eyes, there isn't much in the way of alternative employment, although I did actually start out as a badge in the 70's and made a short return in the 80's with the advent of acid music alas these didn't last long and with the exception of appearing on the 'Watchmen' comic (written very well by Mr Alan Moore) the offers of jobs have been noticeable by their absence.
So you see, I have to do the best I can with what destiny has dished out to me. I am on the whole content with my lot, but please I implore you, don't abuse me, use me kindly and with thought.
I have to go now but before I do I would like to wish you all happy chatting and emailing and remember, a smile goes a long way.
ps. Thanks to Sherri for writing for me...it's a bit difficult to type without arms.
Your friend
The smiley
I come in many guises, from the basic smile to the very complicated alien but my role in life is really a very simple one, by using me you can make a statement mean something else entirely. Put me behind the statement 'I hate you' with my sticky out tongue and you know that the person who typed it is joking. I like helping people express themselves when mere words are not enough, and I get very upset when I am abused. I am after all a sensitive soul and was created to make the world of chat and emailing a little more fun. I realise that sometimes I am used inappropriately but please don't blame me for that, it's not my fault, I have no control over where I am put, really I don't. If I had my way I would vet the people who use me and have a proper client base and would have rules and regulations for my use.
However, this isn't possible so I must be used and abused as people see fit, such is the life of a smiley. I would like to do more but being a little yellow circle with eyes, there isn't much in the way of alternative employment, although I did actually start out as a badge in the 70's and made a short return in the 80's with the advent of acid music alas these didn't last long and with the exception of appearing on the 'Watchmen' comic (written very well by Mr Alan Moore) the offers of jobs have been noticeable by their absence.
So you see, I have to do the best I can with what destiny has dished out to me. I am on the whole content with my lot, but please I implore you, don't abuse me, use me kindly and with thought.
I have to go now but before I do I would like to wish you all happy chatting and emailing and remember, a smile goes a long way.
ps. Thanks to Sherri for writing for me...it's a bit difficult to type without arms.
Your friend
The smiley
posted by shezzy's sanitarium at 11:50 PM
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