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That "stretching" (!) the definition of "emoticon." I would call it ASCII art.


it's an emothickon


If it was emoticon-sized then you wouldn't be able to appreciate the tasteful thickness of some wide wampum.


    ()_)


Clearly, this is neither.

It's an emoticoin.


... which makes it grrrrreat


Proudly built with Frontpage 98 ... I nearly spit my coffee.


This is exactly what the internet should be.


It made me happy to see it and updated in 2025. I miss this internet.


Epic.




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