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(Created page with "Category:Face The '~' emoticon, known for its simplicity and versatility, has a unique place in the history of digital communication. == Origins == The exact origins of the '~' emoticon are not well-documented. However, it likely emerged with the advent of internet chatrooms and early online messaging systems in the 1990s. Its wavy, tilde shape made it a distinctive choice for expressing various emotions and actions in text-based communication. Usage The '~' chara...") |
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The '~' character, due to its wavy, fluid appearance, has been used in multiple ways: | The '~' character, due to its wavy, fluid appearance, has been used in multiple ways: | ||
To denote a sing-song or elongated tone, suggesting a playful or teasing voice. | * To denote a sing-song or elongated tone, suggesting a playful or teasing voice. | ||
As a symbol for approximation, often in mathematical or informal contexts. | * As a symbol for approximation, often in mathematical or informal contexts. | ||
In some online communities, it is used to add a whimsical or light-hearted tone to a message. | * In some online communities, it is used to add a whimsical or light-hearted tone to a message. | ||
== Cultural Impact == | == Cultural Impact == |
Revision as of 12:10, 26 November 2023
The '~' emoticon, known for its simplicity and versatility, has a unique place in the history of digital communication.
Origins
The exact origins of the '~' emoticon are not well-documented. However, it likely emerged with the advent of internet chatrooms and early online messaging systems in the 1990s. Its wavy, tilde shape made it a distinctive choice for expressing various emotions and actions in text-based communication. Usage
The '~' character, due to its wavy, fluid appearance, has been used in multiple ways:
* To denote a sing-song or elongated tone, suggesting a playful or teasing voice. * As a symbol for approximation, often in mathematical or informal contexts. * In some online communities, it is used to add a whimsical or light-hearted tone to a message.
Cultural Impact
The '~' emoticon reflects the creative adaptation of typographic characters in the early days of digital communication. Its usage exemplifies how users imbued basic keyboard characters with new, expressive meanings, enriching online interaction.
Modern Usage
With the rise of emojis and more complex emoticons, the use of '~' has diminished but it still holds nostalgic value among early internet users and is occasionally used for its specific connotations or aesthetic.