A Computer Science Professor Invented the Emoticon After a Joke Went Wrong

WIREDFriday, November 21, 2025 at 12:00:00 PM
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A Computer Science Professor Invented the Emoticon After a Joke Went Wrong
  • In 1982, Scott Fahlman, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, suggested using the emoticon :
  • The introduction of the emoticon has had a lasting impact on online communication, allowing users to convey emotions and tone in text, significantly influencing how humor and sentiment are expressed in digital interactions.
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