I realize it's a bit off topic, but since we're such liberal users, I thought it might be of interest. Had never really thought about the origin myself. Funny really.
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/020919/046589.html
and a copy of the newsthread where it first appeared…
http://www-2.cs.cmu.edu/~sef/Orig-Smiley.htm
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/020919/046589.html
and a copy of the newsthread where it first appeared…
http://www-2.cs.cmu.edu/~sef/Orig-Smiley.htm