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AIBU to write off replies using this smiley

98 replies

Nationcreationbusstation · 05/05/2017 18:51

Hmm

So condescending and smug, and usually accompanying comments which completely miss whatever point is being made.

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TheMysteriousJackelope · 05/05/2017 19:22

Smile is the most patronizing, smug, iwannaslapitoffyourface, annoying emoticon out there.

Hmm is funny.

LivingInMidnight · 05/05/2017 19:22

smoke I think I use it in real life too often tbh

OhWhatFuckeryIsThisNow · 05/05/2017 19:23

I wish there was a eye rolly one. But in the meantime Hmm

caz323 · 05/05/2017 19:25

I can't do that expression either in real life.
Fucking botox! Hmm

Mummyoflittledragon · 05/05/2017 19:26

I'm a bit Hmm about Confused. I find this the most patronising.

HTH = hope that helps. (HTH).

I only use Smile when trying to restore peace, to agree, empathise etc.

QuietNameChange · 05/05/2017 19:26

Hmm is my favourite smiley. Also Confused

HappyFlappy · 05/05/2017 19:27

Love that shoulder shrug Midnight

I can't raise one eyebrow either Smoke. I can't even wink (except with both eyes at once. However, I can roll my tongue both ways, but there isn't an emotion for that. Hmm

AlwaysTheWinner · 05/05/2017 19:31

YABU. Hmm is my favourite smiley and I wish I could use it on Twitter, in text messages, in work emails...

Nationcreationbusstation · 05/05/2017 19:31

It's when it's used in serious situations that I hate it so much! xx

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YouCantArgueWithStupid · 05/05/2017 19:31

🙄 my most favourite emoji for all responses

LuluJakey1 · 05/05/2017 19:38

I like it but I have no idea what emoticons actually mean so use them quite randomly. I interpret that one as 'I am a bit puzzled'.
I sent FIL a message and put 💩 at the end which I thought was a little smiley mountain. DH tells me it is a pile of shit. 🙄

bibbitybobbityyhat · 05/05/2017 19:41

I quite like Hmm if used sparingly. Same with all the smileys and the strikeout function on Mumsnet.

Infact, I wish I could have all these from Mumsnet on my phone. I hate the Samsung Galaxy ones. Quite like the gmail ones.

DontBeASalmon · 05/05/2017 19:41

Could anyone be so kind and tell me what these mean!
Gin
and
Easter Smile
and
Bear (is it "Pom bear"?)

I have completely missed the threads where they come from, so I am very Confused Grin

WorknameJimEllis · 05/05/2017 19:44
Tardis
CoraPirbright · 05/05/2017 19:44

I like it! It's the face my son makes when I am yet again trying to smother him in hugs and hoover the skin off his cheek with my lips.

bibbitybobbityyhat · 05/05/2017 19:49

The Mumsnet one that winds me up is Biscuit but it's because people don't know what it means and use it incorrectly.

73kittycat73 · 05/05/2017 19:53

Are they available on MN originalbiglymavis, or is it the device you are using?

73kittycat73 · 05/05/2017 19:57

DontBeASalmon, I believe the bottle (First smilie.) is Gin. Not sure on the other two. Is the smile with ears an Easter bunny thing?

KimKardashiansArse · 05/05/2017 19:57

This: Confused is much worse

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SunshineDeLaSoul · 05/05/2017 20:01
Smile

This passive aggressive fucker is the worst by a mile.

Allthebestnamesareused · 05/05/2017 20:01
Hmm
DontBeASalmon · 05/05/2017 20:02

thanks kittycat Smile

(is the smile really offensive? I thought people were just being nice. Context dependant)

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