Smilies - what does :-) and '-) and stuff like that mean?

These are called smilies. They are used to aid communication because you cant always tell someones mood when they are typing. It helps set the tone of a conversation... Here are some to be getting on with

:-{} Blowing A Kiss \-0 Bored
:-c Bummed Out :() Cant Stop Talking
:*) Clowning :-( Crying Sadly
:-( Crying Sadly
:-9 Delicious, Yummy
:-> Devilish ;-> Devilish Wink
:*) Drunk :-( Frown
:-6 Exhausted, Wiped Out
\~/ Full Glass \_/ Glass Empty
^5 High Five
((((name)))) Hug
(()) & XX Hugs & Kisses
:-# Lips Are Sealed
:~/ Mixed Up
***** Popcorn
&&&& Pretzels
@}-----.---- Rose
:-( or :( Sad Face
*<{:}}>> Santa
:-@ Screaming
:O Shocked
:) or :-) Smile
=) Smile
:P Sticking Tongue Out
:-0 Surprised
^ Thumbs Up
:-& Tongue Tied
:-\ Undecided
;) Wink ;-) Sly Wink
:-0 WOW

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