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