I can think of a few different interpretations. There's a "ha ha, in your face" sort of interpretation, which you could use if you were trying to be rude or snippy. I don't take it that way myself -- generally, if I see one, I assume that the sentence preceding it was written with a sort of playful silly vibe in mind. Or goofy. Or slightly sheepish. The possibilities...
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
The is less Nyah-Nyah than the , but more than the or .
Posted by Beanny (Member # 7109) on :
"I'm laughing at you and think you're stupid but hey, I don't want my concience bugging me so here, have my tongue as retribution!"
Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
O_O
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
I use it the way twinky interprets it. It's playful, not mean.
Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :
Smarmy.
Posted by Beanny (Member # 7109) on :
Ophelia - ouch. Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
quote:Originally posted by Primal Curve: Smarmy.
Like the "I ask merely for information. " thing, eh? That has smug/condescending overtones. Do you always take it that way?
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
I'm in the playful, not mean boat. I generally use it in a situation where, were we having the conversation in person, I would want to stick out my tongue. (And yes, I do stick out my tongue at people)
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
To me, it's not playful or mean. It's more self-mocking. Or I guess perhaps playfully you-mocking.
As in: "I know I just said something that makes me look dumb, but "
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Either playful or self-mocking.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
I use it in many different ways. I stick my tongue out at people in person a lot, too, sometimes just 'cause they're looking at me funny. So it really depends on the context.
(In that case, it's short hand for "So there!")
Posted by dabbler (Member # 6443) on :
it reminds me of a younger sibling sticking their tongue out at their older sibling behind them Posted by peterh (Member # 5208) on :
It's not the french kissing smilie????
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Ah, and that's exactly the other way I use it! To mean "so there!"
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
I often use it when I'm saying something sarcastic so that the person knows that I'm being sarcastic. Or when I'm laughing at myself or making a stupid joke.
Posted by Alcon (Member # 6645) on :
I tend to use it to indicate that I'm joking or being sarcastic or at least not entirely serious.
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
I agree with kat - playful and/or self-mocking. I use it to illustrate when I'm being sarcastic, to make certain what I write is interpreted the correct way.
Posted by Wendybird (Member # 84) on :
If its the french kissing smiley we'd better be careful who we use it with Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Right. Only Anna and Corwin and Choobak.
Posted by Goo Boy (Member # 7752) on :
I base it on context. When I use it, I generally mean it as a razz, making fun of somebody in a friendly way. When I want to be silly, instead of making fun, I use :-p instead.
I never use Posted by Tatiana (Member # 6776) on :
You just did.
Posted by Goo Boy (Member # 7752) on :
Posted by Beren One Hand (Member # 3403) on :
"I'm just teasing you."
Posted by Verily the Younger (Member # 6705) on :
I think it's largely playful, simply because it represents someone sticking their tongue out, which adults never do when they're being genuinely mean. So it's a playful imitation of a childish behavior.
Of course, a capital P does not look much like a tongue being stuck out at someone. That's why I always use :-Þ instead.
Posted by Vadon (Member # 4561) on :
Well being as my friend uses it a lot, I've found it to just be playful.
Though recently I started thinking of it like a hat.
( =P
Posted by Aurinona (Member # 8443) on :
I generally use it as an expression of mild disgust or a sarcasm indicator. A wry "Thaaaaanks" in response to an inappropriate comment would be followed by one, as I use them.
AIM makes me mad when it turns it into a smiley sticky-out tongue. It doesn't have the same 'feel' to me at all.
Posted by pfresh85 (Member # 8085) on :
I usually see it as being used in a playful context. Sort of like a "I'm just kidding" or something. Maybe poking fun, but in a playful way.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
quote:I generally use it as an expression of mild disgust or a sarcasm indicator. A wry "Thaaaaanks" in response to an inappropriate comment would be followed by one, as I use them.
I think our fits that description just fine.
Posted by Aurinona (Member # 8443) on :
The rolling-eyes smiley does work well here. Sadly, it's not available in many other places, and I have a hard time shifting my emoticon use between various forums, instant messengers, and E-mail. *grins* I always forget that that one exists.
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
I use the playful connotation, particularly times when I'm afraid what I say might be construed as overly mean or snarky. keeps it light and fluffy.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Wendybird Member Member # 84
Posts: 622 | Registered: A Long Time Ago!
How do you get the "A Long Time Ago!" instead of a date like the rest of us?
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
You register a long time ago, of course! Duh. Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
LOL
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Hey Kwea, when are you guys coming down?
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
quote:Originally posted by Aurinona: The rolling-eyes smiley does work well here. Sadly, it's not available in many other places, and I have a hard time shifting my emoticon use between various forums, instant messengers, and E-mail. *grins* I always forget that that one exists.
Man I wish AIM had something like . It would be so useful for away messages sometimes.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
I wish it were easily possible to use smilies from other sources in AIM.
![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
is less Nyah-Nyah than the ![[Taunt]](graemlins/taunt.gif)
, but more than the ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
or ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
.
![[Smile]](smile.gif)
![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
fits that description just fine.
![[Wall Bash]](graemlins/wallbash.gif)
. It would be so useful for away messages sometimes.