14. What does =) mean?
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This article is from the Alt.Fan.Furry FAQ, by Jordan Greywolf and Lynx lynx@lynx.purrsia.com with numerous contributions by others.
14. What does =) mean?
This is a 'net smiley face. Turn it sideways. =) See? Of course, furfen
often get creative with animal smileys, such as:
=) {cute smiley face with big expressive eyes}
:) {beady-eyed, generic smiley face}
:-) {Oh no! It's a HYOOMAN smiley face! Aieee!}
^_^ {alternative smiley}
=^_^= {alternative critter smiley with whiskers}
=, {smirky face}
=. {unsure face}
=/ {really perplexed face}
=( {frowny face}
@ >=( {really steamed frowny face}
=U {howling wuff}
-=) {unicorn}
-=*) {unicorn with root beer foam on his nose}
O-=) {angelic unicorn, or a unicorn playing donut ring-toss}
> > -=) {unicorn in love with little hearts above its head}
=3 {otter smiley}
=:) {rabbit smiley}
:=) {equine smiley face}
}=) {miscellaneous critter with ears}
(=3 {upside-down mouse}
>=x) {cat, complete with whiskers}
=} {friendly dragon}
S=) {smiley with one ear flopping down}
d=> {pigeon wearing a baseball cap}
>Bo) {furry with big nose wearing shades}
o/~ }=o {furry whistling -- that's a musical note over its head! =) }
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