How to explain to a normal person..

[Diminish]

What this face is ":c"
When I say normal, I mean someone who isn't very internet-ly fitted.

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[Conan]

:c
Frown?

[*Magick* Mage]

It means a sad face, but in a more innocent manner than ":(". The latter expresses experience or deep-set sadness/depression while the formor implies a more shallow "U hurt mai feelins :c" sort of thing or merely a less extreme hurt or sadness.

[Jokey365]

It means a sad face, but in a more innocent manner than ":(". The latter expresses experience or deep-set sadness/depression while the formor implies a more shallow "U hurt mai feelins :c" sort of thing or merely a less extreme hurt or sadness.

What.

[Diminish]

But but it's not just a frown.. It can be used in multiple contexts..
So..
Like admitting to something..
"Yes I like My Little Pony :c.."
or...
(can't think of them right now.)

[*Magick* Mage]

But but it's not just a frown.. It can be used in multiple contexts..
So..
Like admitting to something..
"Yes I like My Little Pony :c.."
or...
(can't think of them right now.)

It can also be used to express shyness to a matter, yes. Or just teasing.

What.

I have a Ph.D in emoticons.

[Jokey365]

I have a Ph.D in emoticons.

What.

[Diminish]

It can also be used to express shyness to a matter, yes. Or just teasing.
I have a Ph.D in emoticons.

I can believe this.

[Conan]

.
I have a Ph.D in emoticons.

:Y vs :U

Discuss

[*Magick* Mage]

I (Being me) have (That is, I possess) a Ph.D (That is a doctorates degree) in emoticons (The various faces used to express emotions on the internet)

(The above was a joke. It was not intended to hurt you, mio fra')

[Kira100000]

It means a sad face, but in a more innocent manner than ":(". The latter expresses experience or deep-set sadness/depression while the formor implies a more shallow "U hurt mai feelins :c" sort of thing or merely a less extreme hurt or sadness.

this :c

[Conan]

u beat me to it :c

[Oasis]

D:

[*Magick* Mage]

this :c

That implies you are ashamed to agree with me whether it be because I'm me or because of the opinion itself. It may also be a cry for help in that you have to agree with me for whatever reason, but you don't wish to.

:Y vs :U

Discuss

They each can be used interchangably to express shyness or nervousness. ":U" may also act as a neutralizer for statements as well in order to present an honest opinion which may be insulting (For example, "That sweater is not nice on you. :U"). ":Y" may carry a negative connotation under certain contexts (For example, if prompted with "How do you like my sweater?" one may reply ":Y" in order to express negativity toward it with less concern for the party involved than if they used ":U")

See also: ":V"

[Dodger]

What about ";-;"?