What some people might consider a horse smiley is
actually a depiction of a man's reproductive organs, & when used incorrectly, it leads to a lot of
confusion &
discomfort.
Person: Hey there, buddy! 8=D
Other Guy: Dude,
what the hell? Why'd you make that emoticon?
Person: It's a horse smiley, right?
Other Guy: No. No it is not. It is a penis.
Person: ...
Person: Oops.