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for example, I have a friend that I communicate with mostly through email. I can say something that is sincere but kind of in a jokingly matter, where they may or may not take it as a compliment.

 

like I'll say, just a random example, 'I like nasty, hairy-faced rock star types, like you,' which is meant as a compliment. then they would say something like, 'Nice,' which could mean, 'that's nice that you think that,' or 'nice one asshole.'

 

anyone else have this problem? please discuss.

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One late night, after drinking at the local watering hole, I went to the gas station and bought some Fun Dip. When the guy asked me "Anything else," I replied, "Just this Fun Dip." Then, he looked at me funny.

 

Note: This conversation did not take place via email.

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This is the 21st Century. Weren't we all supposed to have a Jetson-style picture phone by now?

 

To answer your q tho... the emoticons do seem to help convey sarcasm, sincerity, etc.. doncha think?

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Is that supposed to be a crack at the NRA or something, mb?

I'm not in love with your tone right now. And if it weren't for teh NRA, we'd have Kerry for Prez... I can only imagine what a mess we'd be in.

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I can only assume that "not in love with [my] tone" actually means "I would love to buy you lots of beer and a lap dance."

You are correct sir. I really like the fact that when I read your post, I'm looking at the avatar & I could TOTALLY hear Hunter saying that. :thumbup

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To answer your q tho... the emoticons do seem to help convey sarcasm, sincerity, etc.. doncha think?

 

emoticons may be available to you sir, but not to me in my emails. :(

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One late night, after drinking at the local watering hole, I went to the gas station and bought some Fun Dip. When the guy asked me "Anything else," I replied, "Just this Fun Dip." Then, he looked at me funny.

 

Note: This conversation did not take place via email.

:rotfl

Because I picture a burly fellow as your gas station guy, I think this is funny x100.

 

In instant messaging, all kinds of madness ensues (brain rot really) (Ryan is my fella)

Ryan: i need to go ppop under your seatcover

me: what?

poop?

under a seatcover?

that's crazy talk

Ryan: huh?

what's going on here

me: what is "ppop"

Ryan: poptart

i need to poptart under your seatcover

me: potart under my seatcover?

poptart?

what are you talking about?

Ryan: popart

warhol

i need to popart your car

me: holy hell

oh...um...okay

is there a link to this?

Ryan: a link to what?

our "chat"

?

me: okay, fella...

what the hell are you talking about

seriously..poptart?

or pop art?

Ryan: poop

me: or anything at all?

so i was right the first time

Ryan: which i mistakingly spelled ppop

sue me

me: poop under my seatcover in my car?

Ryan: yeah

me: because it smells too nice in there now

this is exhausting

Ryan: alls i want to know is if you had any plans on what you might want me to make for supper

that's it

me: hah!

i want to know if you know what you want me to make you for supper, that's all.

;)

Ryan: okay i give up

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