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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.

OP posts:
coldcanary · 05/05/2017 20:03

When I first joined I thought the Biscuit was a boob!
I only usually use Hmm in relation to something my DC's have said or done. It's perfect as I practically live real life with that look on my face some days ..

alonsypot · 05/05/2017 20:04

Smile I'm biting back my rage! I love you because of Jesus!

73kittycat73 · 05/05/2017 20:07

No problem. Smile (I also think that smilie

Bluntness100 · 05/05/2017 20:09

I actually do look a bit like Hmm or Confused in real life when reading some of the threads so I like them as I can relate to it.

I often do this though too..🙄

Hassled · 05/05/2017 20:17

I've used Wink when I've fretted that it isn't clear I'm taking the piss/teasing. It's my equivalent of Uncle Bryn's "Joking, I am!". But it does look a bit twatty.
Hmm bugs the hell out of me now - it used to be more of a "Yeah, right" but now it's just a blatant "You're a lying cow".

Sgtmajormummy · 05/05/2017 20:31

There's one they use for The Archers threads showing a pub sign of The Bull. I thought it was a can of bullshit, as in: " You're talking a load of bullshit!" or "Here, have my first ever can of bullshit!".
It's not on the list below but I'll try [pubsign] [bullsign] [thebull] [bull].
No. None of those work.

Hmm is a little passive aggressive, IMO.

Notso · 05/05/2017 20:40
Archers
Notso · 05/05/2017 20:42

Hmm is the best one I hate Wink smug as fuck.

Notso · 05/05/2017 20:42

Hmm is the best one I hate Wink smug as fuck.

PoorYorick · 05/05/2017 20:47

When I first joined I thought the Biscuit was a boob!

You mean it's not?

CormorantDevouringTime · 05/05/2017 20:48

Hmm is fine in context, when targeted at third parties.

However you're correct to ignore replies to you that use it in your direction because it signifies that they're treating you, rightly or wrongly, with scepticism and probable contempt. Unless they're a normally nice poster who's unaccountably got the wrong end of the stick and just misunderstood your meaning, no good will come of further interaction.

OwlinaTree · 05/05/2017 20:54

Would love a chinny reckon smiley! :-/=

Sparklingbrook · 05/05/2017 20:58

Hmm says a thousand words. V useful as there are so many Hmm threads about lately.

I think Smile is the worst one. V passive agressive.

YY to a chinny reckon one.

Interestingly I got deleted for sarcasm once. My one and only deletion. Apparently if I had added a Wink or a Grin it would have been acceptable....

Now that was Hmm

RitaMills · 05/05/2017 21:02

I like it, I wish it was on my iphone emojis.... it would be totally overused on my mum as that is the face I'm making at her 80% of the time.

isupposeitsverynice · 05/05/2017 21:04

I love the Hmm it's my favourite ever. I used to like the msn one that was similar, you typed :^) to get it. I am really peeved that there isn't a raised eyebrow emoji in the standard emojis, it just seems like such a glaring omission

Beeziekn33ze · 05/05/2017 21:07

Bluntness, me too! 🙄

Sandsnake · 05/05/2017 21:08

I'm with you! I often feel quite Hmm over Hmm - when it's used seriously as opposed to as a funny thing. I think I even started a thread about it a while ago...

BerylStreep · 05/05/2017 21:08

Hmm is my absolute favourite emoji.

I dabbled in a bit of botox last year, and the injections weren't quite even. Every time I tried to raise my eyebrows, just one would shoot up, causing much hilarity.

JoWithABow · 05/05/2017 21:11
Halo Easter Smile

Seem to be the most underused. Is the bunny one left over from Easter, or does it mean something else?

Steinbeck · 05/05/2017 21:11

HmmHmmHmmHmmHmmHmmHmmHmm

Steinbeck · 05/05/2017 21:12

😎

putonyourdancingshoes · 05/05/2017 21:16

What does Biscuit mean? As in why do mners say "have a biscuit"?

AuntieStella · 05/05/2017 21:17

Yes, the bunny should have hopped off.

Tardis to take it back to Easter?

Funnyfarmer · 05/05/2017 21:36

I usually useHmm. When trying to explain something doesn't seem right. Ie. My mil said iwbuHmm or dp said he doesn't know how to use the washerHmm
Really will I had one on my phone.
I useSmile when I've said something that could be perceived as bitchy but not meant to be.
Grin this when I'm being hilarious
Never used really used any of the others.
Pissed off I don't have a TARDIS though Envy
1st time I've used that

Funnyfarmer · 05/05/2017 21:37

*wish