So emoticons – or “smileys,” as they are sometimes called in non-academic circles – have arrived, and are now a respectable component of high-class journalism. I’d like to commemorate this exciting new development with what I believe is the first concert review ever written entirely in emoticons.
Gotta <3 it! This just in: on Thursday, the New York Times used an “emoticon” in a headline. The article, by Benedict Carey, is a charming little exposé on a study of people’s moods throughout the day, as examined by several distinguished scholars. The headline reads, “Study of Twitter Messages Tracks When We Are :)”. So emoticons – or “smileys,” as they are sometimes called in non-academic circles – have arrived, and are now a respectable component of high-class journalism. I’d like to commemorate this exciting new development with what I believe is the first concert review ever written entirely in emoticons. © Colin Eatock 2011
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10/2/2011 04:33:38 am
This is hysterical, Colin! LMAO (...I hope THAT never appears in a Times headline!)
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10/2/2011 11:20:11 am
I appreciate your comments, however, I didn't get the name of the composer. :)
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