Oct

Ever wonder where emoticons came from? I have mixed feelings about them, mainly because some people use them way too much. And I especially don’t like the kind that blink or turn different colors. They are useful, especially for indicating jokes/sarcasm. I like sarcasm sometimes, so emoticons can be necessary.

Anyway, I confess that I never really thought about where they came from, even though I know they have become popular during my lifetime.

If you’re curious now, you can go to Wired Magazine and read about their invention.