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Original poster

Darling MNHQ, please, please, please could you arrange for the Biscuit Emoticon to fucking do one?

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HoneyDragon · 02/04/2014 19:41

Really, please, just make it go.

If people don't wish to comment, than they can simply

Not write anything at all

Or it's meant to be sneery.

Or someone misunderstands it and offers it nicely with tea. And then gets flounced at with impunity. As no one really knows whether it's offensive or not.

In fact there are so many interpretations of what the biscuit means according to each individual, that technically you could probably have an entire thread using only the biscuit, with each poster making a unique comment.

There's another election due soon, it stopped being ironic and funny about 5 months after the thread that birthed it.

Seriously, just retire it.

I'm sick of trying to figure out why someone may have posted a biscuit. Post something clever, post something stupid. But don't post Gordens fucking biscuit

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TillyTellTale · 03/04/2014 15:57

I think I've found someone on another thread who might be worth one...

Amrapaali · 03/04/2014 15:52

Actually, this is how it is done.

(-:|3

Happy person wearing an asshat.

Amrapaali · 03/04/2014 15:50

I quite like the asshat.

Darling MNHQ, please, please, please could you arrange for the Biscuit Emoticon to fucking do one?

Original poster

HoneyDragon · 03/04/2014 15:42

You don't want to post a biscuit and should be proud that you haven't.

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TillyTellTale · 03/04/2014 15:16

I don't think I've ever actually done a biscuit. What with all the "here's my first...", I've felt compelled to save it for a special occasion.

It would be just my luck if you persuade them to get rid of it before I see a chance to use it without feeling like it's a waste.

MichonnesSamuraiSword · 03/04/2014 14:06

If you click on my link do it do it , you can vote on whether there's a line or not. It's quite satisfying!! And instead of sarky comments you can just go on a frenzy of 'NO' votes and feel good that you're talking sense into people

It's almost a form of public service.

hotcrosshunny · 03/04/2014 14:03

It is when they're in chat that I just can't resist looking but restrain myself and don't make sarky comments.

not clicking not clicking not clicking

MichonnesSamuraiSword · 03/04/2014 14:01

hotcross don't click on those threads then. It's simple.

Altnernatively you could visit This fascinating website that has nothing to do with piss sticks oh no and vote to your heart's content

hotcrosshunny · 03/04/2014 13:51

I think mn should rescind the ability the post photos.

For the simple reason that I don't want to look at someone's piss covered stick as they can't figure out if there's a line or not.

skinnyflatwhite · 03/04/2014 13:45

well that's just it OwlCapone - I've never typed [ biscuit ]. Might try typing [kit-kat] for an experiment though.

OwlCapone · 03/04/2014 13:43

Why did you think you had to type [ biscuit ] for a daisy?

I would like a goat icon for goady threads.

skinnyflatwhite · 03/04/2014 11:42

I didn't know it was a biscuit. I thought it was a daisy. I only eat Kit-Kats so that's maybe why. Could you do a Kit-Kat?

ElleBellyBeeblebrox · 03/04/2014 10:01

I'd love a little cartoon pair of dangly bollocks. For when people are spouting bollocks.

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HoneyDragon · 03/04/2014 09:49

I don't want MORE emoticon I just want the biscuit retired, mafia style.

HoneyDragon you are simultaneously an old gimmer and childish along with entitled, selfish, demanding and wanting to change the entire ethos and foundation of the site by starting a thread in Site Stuff asking for a change

No one needs bother accusing me of this Maryz (unlike others accused ), they already know. It would be like accusing a table of being a table.

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MichonnesSamuraiSword · 03/04/2014 09:48

It would be a lot easier to stop using little emoticons and just typing- you are a twat. And I dont believe you. Much easier

^^ This.

Emoticons are there to show emotion, I think? So sometimes I put a big if I'm really happy, or a if I'm .. sad. So all of the faces, IMO have their uses.

The flowers, cake, wine and cuppa are good for offering comfort to someone who is going through a hard time. OK I know they're just pictures, but it's nice when someone offers you one.

The biscuit is there to be passive aggressive. No other reason. If you want to be PA to someone, find some other way to use it with words. You're not big or clever to give someone a picture of a jammy dodger.

I still want a Vom face though! No good changing the meaning of the green envy one, I want a little face with open mouth with puke coming out!

ExcuseTypos · 03/04/2014 09:39

Yes, a tiny tiny troll under a tiny tiny bridge would be great and not at all controversial. It would be so much simpler than reporting and arguing.

Come on MNHQ you know you want to.

TantrumsAndBalloons · 03/04/2014 09:35

It would be a lot easier to stop using little emoticons and just typing- you are a twat. And I dont believe you.
Much easier

Pagwatch · 03/04/2014 09:33

What about a teeny tiny troll under a teeny bridge?

AlpacaYourThings · 03/04/2014 09:29

The biscuit is pointless, IMO.

ExcuseTypos · 03/04/2014 09:23

Wouldn't!

ExcuseTypos · 03/04/2014 09:23

It would be great o have a goady fucker picture thingy.

It would cause any arguments at all.

OwlCapone · 03/04/2014 09:23

In the early days of Mumsnet it meant ponders

No, in the early days of MN it didn't exist.

TantrumsAndBalloons · 03/04/2014 09:21

HoneyDragon you are simultaneously an old gimmer and childish along with entitled, selfish, demanding and wanting to change the entire ethos and foundation of the site by starting a thread in Site Stuff asking for a change

ExcuseTypos · 03/04/2014 09:19

I suppose hmmm can be interpreted in different ways depending on the context. It could mean 'I'm pondering" or it could mean "Really??? You lying twat"

It's quite a mind field.

Pagwatch · 03/04/2014 09:11

No. Winky thing used to mean sceptical, now means 'you lying/stupid twat'

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