A Fascinating Look at the History of Emoticons

Emoticons like the classic colon-parenthisis smiley face “:)” may seem like a product of the modern Internet Age, but a recent video by Mashable explains their history dates as far back as the year 1648.

Glen Tickle
Glen Tickle

Amelia's dad. Steph's husband. Writer, comedian, gentleman. Good at juggling, bad at chess.