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= :D Emoticon = | |||
== Overview == | |||
The ':D' emoticon is widely recognized as a symbol for a wide smile or laughter. It's a simple combination of a colon and a capital 'D', used in digital communication to express happiness, joy, or amusement. | |||
== History == | |||
=== Origin === | |||
Believed to have originated in the late 1980s to early 1990s, the ':D' emoticon emerged alongside other basic emoticons in internet chat rooms and text-based communication platforms. | |||
=== Evolution === | |||
Although its basic form has remained consistent, the ':D' emoticon has seen various stylized adaptations, especially with the introduction of emojis. | |||
== Cultural Impact == | |||
=== Digital Communication === | |||
The emoticon quickly became a staple in online communication, used widely in emails, instant messaging, and social media. | |||
=== Influence on Emoji and Digital Art === | |||
The ':D' emoticon has influenced the design of various emoji, maintaining its representation of a wide, open-mouthed smile. | |||
=== Pop Culture === | |||
In media and pop culture, the ':D' emoticon often symbolizes the digital age's impact on communication and expression. | |||
== Technical Aspects == | |||
The emoticon is composed of a colon (':') and a capital letter 'D', representing eyes and a wide-open mouth. Its appearance can vary slightly across different fonts and platforms. | |||
* | == See Also == | ||
* Emoji | |||
* Smiley | |||
* Text-based communication | |||
* | |||
Revision as of 16:56, 27 November 2023
:D Emoticon
Overview
The ':D' emoticon is widely recognized as a symbol for a wide smile or laughter. It's a simple combination of a colon and a capital 'D', used in digital communication to express happiness, joy, or amusement.
History
Origin
Believed to have originated in the late 1980s to early 1990s, the ':D' emoticon emerged alongside other basic emoticons in internet chat rooms and text-based communication platforms.
Evolution
Although its basic form has remained consistent, the ':D' emoticon has seen various stylized adaptations, especially with the introduction of emojis.
Cultural Impact
Digital Communication
The emoticon quickly became a staple in online communication, used widely in emails, instant messaging, and social media.
Influence on Emoji and Digital Art
The ':D' emoticon has influenced the design of various emoji, maintaining its representation of a wide, open-mouthed smile.
Pop Culture
In media and pop culture, the ':D' emoticon often symbolizes the digital age's impact on communication and expression.
Technical Aspects
The emoticon is composed of a colon (':') and a capital letter 'D', representing eyes and a wide-open mouth. Its appearance can vary slightly across different fonts and platforms.
See Also
- Emoji
- Smiley
- Text-based communication