Following up on my previous post on the birthday of the smiley this year, here’s more background into the use of keyboard symbols to add context to the way in which written words should be understood. Benjamin Zimmer over at Language Log does a fantastic job of delving a little deeper into the history of emoticons while introducing us to a host of colourful characters along the way (watch out for Aunt Ev!)
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Sarah Dillon is a qualified, accredited and experienced professional translator originally from Co. Clare in Ireland. She specialises in producing English-language texts that don't "sound" like translations, ensuring her clients' message has the desired impact in their overseas market. She is based in Brisbane, Australia and works with corporate clients, small businesses, agencies and nonprofit organisations all over the world. In her spare time, Sarah is also Marketing Director of eCPD Webinars.
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I opened all those links in new tabs! Fascinating topic.
I opened all those links in new tabs! Fascinating topic.