In China,one of the largest BBS is MOP(www.mop.com),and its memebers are called mopper.Mop has hundreds of smiles(emotion images).they are not only used in MOP,but also in other fourms. these 3 below are the most frequently used ones.
1.
this is the No.233 image.when you see something very funny,such like a joke that makes you unable to stop laughing,you
can use it.
2.
this is the No.253 image.it can be used when you see some very awesome threads or posts,to show out your admirations or
even envies.
3.
this is the No.874 image.when someone plays a trick on you,or makes you uncomfortale,etc,do use this one,then you become
the girl who is boxing the man's ears with a broom.
these 3 are well-known in CHN BBS,so people sometimes just say"233","253" and "874" to
express themselves,but not always post the images.and there also have some developed versions,for example:
now it's the point of this thread:could they be popular in MT as well?
for example,when you are writing comments on a really wonderful wallpaper or scan,you may be lack of nice words.of
course,saying"wow that's really awesome!I like it" is usually welcome,but if you really like it,253 can
be one of the best words,isn't it?plx write down your ideas^^
caution:233 and 874 can be used between very close friends,or you may hurt
someone.
