Reason for the :3

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:3 is a smiley-face, as many are quite aware. I keep getting people IM'ing me the smiley in laughter (and because they have no idea what it is). FYI: It is a mustache smiley-face. The "3" is a mustache
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Posted 12 years ago by Mr. Eh

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And here I thought it was boobies..Thanks for the info now if only I could grow a mustache....
Posted 12 years ago by warmmama | Permalink
oh -_- I always thought it was a cute kitty / lovey face.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a169/TokyoBunnie/Blog_2/-3-12.jpg

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80041992/rainbow-narwhal

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86912114/white-rabbit-with-light-pink-ears-and
Posted 12 years ago by ♪♥~ Auren ~♥♪ | Permalink
@Miso George: Obviously all of them have mustaches ;-)
Posted 12 years ago by Mr. Eh | Permalink
lol >_<!
Posted 12 years ago by ♪♥~ Auren ~♥♪ | Permalink
:{ and variations are mustaches.
:3 is indeed based on a cat's face and, despite being essentially western-style, tends to be popular with anime enthusiasts.
Posted 12 years ago by Impspindle | Permalink
impspindles right :3 is a kitty face such as =^^= and <3
Posted 12 years ago by ☺♡☺ | Permalink
it's a lion not a mustache

knowyourmeme.com/memes/oper...
Posted 12 years ago by Mr. Dawgg | Permalink
I thought <3 was a heart, not a kitty face.
Posted 12 years ago by ✰ Lorelei ✰ | Permalink
This forum is confusing. All I know about emoticons is a lie.
Posted 12 years ago by Jodeik | Permalink
<3 is most definitely a heart.
Posted 12 years ago by Impspindle | Permalink