+167 Considering no one makes the :P face in a normal conversation, you don't understand how that emoticon started being used, amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

It most likely started out to serve as someone sticking their tongue out at you. However, I am unsure. That is just my theory.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I think it's supposed to look playful/joking.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I use it when I'm making a joke and since you can't hear tone of voice over text; it prevents misunderstandings.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

It's cuter if you picture it as a guy with a side smile type thing, kind of like Bart Simpson's overbite.

by Anonymous 12 years ago