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to not know what <head tilt> means

8 replies

WitchOfAlba · 13/09/2015 10:13

I mean, what is it? It's totally meaningless!

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StanSmithsChin · 13/09/2015 10:20

It is a way of showing fake or sarcastic concern. I don't mind the odd head tilt.

TheDowagerCuntess · 13/09/2015 10:21

You do it when you're showing concern for someone. It's just supposed to suggest the poster has taken leave of their senses, and the is concerned for their wellbeing.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 13/09/2015 10:22

I read it as ^Really? You really think that? Really?"

AliceScarlett · 13/09/2015 10:22

Or its saying "I'm confused about what you are saying/doing" Just imagine someone doing it IRL, like

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 13/09/2015 10:23

Ohm- I didn't think it meant concern, I thought it was more of a tsk tsk.

Oysterbabe · 13/09/2015 10:26

It doesn't mean concern, it means sarcastic concern. Smile

CadleCrap · 13/09/2015 10:29

m.youtube.com/watch?v=F4595J4Mu7o This, with sarcasm.

FruSirkaOla · 13/09/2015 10:31

I usually tend to read it as meant more humorously than nastily.

Although there was a thread a few years ago where its use kicked off a huge row.

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