Emoticons, Decoded

"Emotional icons" are odd little heiroglyphs used in email and digital messaging. Emoticons started with the classic 1982 smiley :-), and their use has now grown across the planet to become a daily part of digital culture. You can use your keyboard to create skateboarders, Elvis, Homer Simpson, or vampires. You can show love, flirtation, pouts, and glee. And with over 290 emoticons to choose from, you can convey many other stylistic messages...