Well, it is!  I love emoticons.  I remember laughing at my desk at Qualcomm when chat software first became popular.  I was chatting with three IT guys when we got into a laugh fest with tummy hurting giggles after learning how to send each other messages with emoticons.  Looking back, we sure were silly but it was a much needed break from the technical project we were racking our brains on.    Who knows?  Emoticons might just have reduced job related stress a few decibles.  Read more here about the history of emoticons.  Have fun!  Oh, and what are your good memories about these fun digital expressions?

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