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HUMOR and AMUSEMENT
VISION COMPUTING is not all work and no play! In an effort to show the
lighter side of computers and the computer business, this page is a collection of
various jokes, comments, symbols and other computer-related amusements. Take a break
from web surfin' and enjoy!
:-)
Smileys and Emoticons
Smileys (also spelled smilies) and Emoticons are character-based symbols
used to express emotion in e-mail or other writings. Smileys are made by using standard characters on the
computer keyboard (comma, semicolon, colon, hyphen, parentheses, etc.). This table includes some of the commonly
used smileys and was compiled from a variety of sources. The chart can be more easily understood if you tilt your
head to the left when viewing.
| Smiley |
Meaning |
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Smiley |
Meaning |
| :-) |
basic smiley |
:-( |
sad smiley |
| :) |
midget smiley |
:( |
midget sad smiley |
| ;-) |
wink |
:-< |
very sad smiley |
| ;) |
midget wink |
(:-( |
very unhappy smiley |
| ,-) |
one-eyed wink |
:-II |
angry smiley |
| "-) |
left-eyed wink |
:-@ |
screaming smiley |
| :-} |
wry smile |
:-V |
shouting smiley |
| :} |
midget wry smile |
:.-( |
crying smiley |
| ;-} |
wry wink |
:-O |
surprised |
| :-D |
laughing |
=:-O |
shocked |
| :.-) |
laughing with tear |
:-I |
indifferent smiley |
| :-))) |
double chin smiley |
:-# |
my lips are sealed |
| (:-) |
smiley big-face or bald smiley |
:-* |
kiss |
| :-/ |
skeptical smiley |
:-X |
big wet kiss |
| :-\ |
undecided smiley |
;-> |
lewd remark |
| :-] |
blockhead smiley |
>;-> |
very lewd remark |
| [:-] |
really blockhead smiley |
:-Z |
sleeping smiley |
| (-: |
left-handed smiley |
%-) |
too long at monitor |
| :-() |
talking smiley |
:*) |
drunk |
Acronyms and Abbreviations
These are some acronyms and abbreviations commonly used in e-mail and other 'net correspondences.
ac·ro·nym (âk´re-nîm´) n. word formed from the initials of a name.
| Acronym |
Meaning |
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Acronym |
Meaning |
| AAMOF |
as a matter of fact |
GFC |
going for coffee |
| AFAIK |
as far as I know |
GTG |
got to go |
| ASAP |
as soon as possible |
HAND |
have a nice day |
| BBL |
be back later |
IAC |
in any case |
| BOT |
back on topic |
IMHO |
in my humble opinion |
| BRB |
be right back |
IMNSHO |
in my not so humble opinion |
| BTW |
by the way |
IMO |
in my opinion |
| CU |
see you |
IOW |
in other words |
| CUL or CUL8R |
see you later |
IRL |
in real life |
| CYA |
see ya or cover your ass |
KISS |
keep it simple stupid |
| DAMIFINO |
damn if I know |
OTOH |
on the other hand |
| DIY |
do it yourself |
PCMCIA |
people can't memorize computer industry acronyms |
| EOD |
end of discussion |
SO |
significant other (e.g., girlfriend, boyfriend,lover) |
| EOT |
end of transmission |
SU |
spousal unit (e.g., wife, husband) |
| FAI |
frequently argued issue |
TNX |
thanks |
| FAQ |
frequently asked questions |
TIA |
thanks in advance |
| FWIW |
for what it's worth |
TTYL or TTYL8R |
talk to you later |
| FYI |
for your information |
YGWYPF |
you get what you pay for |
| GAL |
get a life |
YMMV |
your mileage may vary |
Jokes
Here's a collection of jokes, quips,
quotes, and other odds 'n ends. Most of these we have received many
times and from many sources so credit to the original creators has been
lost except where noted. These are included here
strictly for amusement and diversion and VISION COMPUTING makes no
guarantee, implied or stated, about the suitability of this material to
any task or application. No offense to any
individual or group is intended and any resemblance
to persons alive or dead, is purely coincidental.
Some restrictions may apply. See your dealer for
details....
Note:
Except where otherwise indicated, our collection of jokes is stored in standard ASCII text files.
After clicking on the amusement of your choice, use the [BACK] button or previous page feature of your web browser to return to this page.
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