Japanese culture has many ways of doing things that are very distinct from us. They commit suicide when they've dishonored their company, we commit suicide slowly over the course of fifty years by eating McDonald's every day. They think it's attractive to have an octopus violate a sleeipng teenager, we think it's attractive when an octopus wears too much lipstick. But those aren't the only differences. The third and final difference is their emoticons. What are their emoticons like, you ask? Here are some examples:
I'm Excited
And when they get really excited, Japanese people express this but leaping up and down while giant hearts appear and burst over their heads like fireworks.
Uncomfortable/Embarassed
Do not send this emoticon to a high-level Japanese businessman, as female discomfort is the only thing that arouses him.
I Apologize
Meant to symbolize a bowing man, to most Americans it looks more like two vampire bats carrying an orange
Hugging A Friend
Awwwww! What does it say about me that I thought this one meant two people sticking razor sharp arrows in a crying baby?
Cat
Cats are adorable! And Japanese People agree! Those who do not agree are put in Japanese Forced Labor Camps until they admit they love cats too!
Cat That Loves The Devil
If your friend sends you this emoticon get out immediately, a cat that loves the devil is hot on your trail.
Dead
Japanese people only send this text message when they have recently died.
Tom Cruise Dressed Like A Samurai
This popular emoticon means "The Last Samurai was better than you'd think, you should give it a try."
What are some of your favorite emoticons? Let us know in the comments!
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