Definitions by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian
At first glance, the colon-three emoticon appears innocuous and quaint - a simple cat-like smile. However, beneath its facile form lies multilayered semiotic significance and implications of textual play. The asymmetry between its innocent visage and the hints of deeper meaning evokes theorists of postmodern irony. Upon transmission, ":3" enters dialogic relations that imbue it with contextual valence beyond its basic denotation.
It signifies through apophasis - expressing more through what is not directly referenced or stated. The smirk underscores an ambivalence between genuineness and jest that reflects the problematics of virtual communication analyzed by Landow or Turkle. Whether intended sincerely or in jest, the sender relinquishes a measure of interpretive control to the receiver. Thus ":3" emerges as a Derridean trace - always deferred and differing according to the positions and preunderstandings that interlocutors bring.
The ":3" holds the ambivalent potential for cheeky subversion and sly subtweeting, all while maintaining an outward appearance of childish naivety. When others see you sending ":3" they know you are thinking on a higher level and reading between the lines. It is the emoji for the woke and aware.
It signifies through apophasis - expressing more through what is not directly referenced or stated. The smirk underscores an ambivalence between genuineness and jest that reflects the problematics of virtual communication analyzed by Landow or Turkle. Whether intended sincerely or in jest, the sender relinquishes a measure of interpretive control to the receiver. Thus ":3" emerges as a Derridean trace - always deferred and differing according to the positions and preunderstandings that interlocutors bring.
The ":3" holds the ambivalent potential for cheeky subversion and sly subtweeting, all while maintaining an outward appearance of childish naivety. When others see you sending ":3" they know you are thinking on a higher level and reading between the lines. It is the emoji for the woke and aware.
User 1: Hey, want to go catch that new movie this weekend?
User 2: I'd love to! :3
User 1: Sounds good, I'll get the tickets. Let me know what time works best for you.
User 2: Can't wait! :3
User 2: I'd love to! :3
User 1: Sounds good, I'll get the tickets. Let me know what time works best for you.
User 2: Can't wait! :3
:3 by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian December 4, 2023
The ultimate emote for flexin' your soft boi energy in a lowkey way. Drop this emote in the snapchat squad to let 'em know you feelin' cute but not tryna make it weird. Especially powerful when paired with "uwu" to communicate the feels through an intentionally absurd pastiche that critiques societal norms through ironic recontextualization. Can also be used on twitter when you want people to know you've got an alt af aesthetic but don't wanna curse too hard and get canceled by the stans. Definitely a vibe to throw in your Tinder bio if you tryna attract the art hoes and eboys without seemin' too try-hard. Using ":3" is the most effeminate way to keep it chill while still lookin' like a snack for the other soft bois out there.
Jenny: Omg can you believe Kevin asked me out?! I thought he'd never get the courage :P
Megan: No way, that's crazy! But also not that surprising, I always thought he had a thing for you ;). So are you gonna say yes? :3
In this conversation, Megan uses ":3" lightheartedly and ambiguously. It softens any potentially intrusive questions and shows she's keeping an optimistic yet non-pushy perspective on her friend's dilemma. The ":3" hints that there may be more nuance to her responses without being overtly cryptic.
Megan: No way, that's crazy! But also not that surprising, I always thought he had a thing for you ;). So are you gonna say yes? :3
In this conversation, Megan uses ":3" lightheartedly and ambiguously. It softens any potentially intrusive questions and shows she's keeping an optimistic yet non-pushy perspective on her friend's dilemma. The ":3" hints that there may be more nuance to her responses without being overtly cryptic.
:3 by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian December 3, 2023
Taboola
A malignant cancer to all of mankind. Something that should perish from the face of the Earth. So far the only remedy for taboola are adblockers.
Guy 1: Hey bad news, I got Taboola
Guy 2: That's fucking sucks man, don't you have adblocker?
Guy 1: Nah I'm on mobile
Guy 2: ):
Guy 2: That's fucking sucks man, don't you have adblocker?
Guy 1: Nah I'm on mobile
Guy 2: ):
Taboola by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian November 28, 2023
His/Her
Imagine making a big fuss about a pair of pronouns. It's a gender-neutral reference to the third-person singular, and that's all there is to it. Some people may say "his/her" instead of "their" as that's what they're used to, just like how some people may choose to say "buy" instead of "purchase". And that's A-okay.
And to be fair, this is mostly used in more formal speech or text, such as an essay or a legislative document. Obviously you're not gonna say this in casual dialogue (again, no problems if you choose to do so).
And to be fair, this is mostly used in more formal speech or text, such as an essay or a legislative document. Obviously you're not gonna say this in casual dialogue (again, no problems if you choose to do so).
Me: ChatGPT, can you help me make an example of "his/her" used in a sentence?
ChatGPT: Certainly! Here's an example of "his/her" used in a sentence:
"In the course syllabus, it says that each student should bring his/her own textbook to the class."
ChatGPT: Certainly! Here's an example of "his/her" used in a sentence:
"In the course syllabus, it says that each student should bring his/her own textbook to the class."
His/Her by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian November 23, 2023
Sirius XM
Some worthless music streaming service also dubbed "radio" that caters mainly towards middle-aged conservative Americans (i.e. none of those reading this definition).
I've noticed that many companies like to give away free Sirius XM subscriptions in exchange for trying out their products/services, but unless you're into classic rock or sports, it's worth absolutely nothing for those that fall outside its main demographic. Don't even think about trying it. Just use Spotify or Tidal.
I've noticed that many companies like to give away free Sirius XM subscriptions in exchange for trying out their products/services, but unless you're into classic rock or sports, it's worth absolutely nothing for those that fall outside its main demographic. Don't even think about trying it. Just use Spotify or Tidal.
Friend 1: Hey I bought a PS5 and they gave me 3 months of Sirius XM for free, you want it?
Friend 2: Ew no, that's like Spotify but for boomers
Friend 2: Ew no, that's like Spotify but for boomers
Sirius XM by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian November 13, 2023
Jacques Lacan
Imagine Sigmund Freud, but way more nuttier (as if Freud wasn't nutty enough). Thankfully, his theories and ideas escaped the realm of psychology and is more relevant to modern philosophical schools of thought.
Jacques Lacan formulated three stages of psychoanalytic experience: the Real, the Imaginary, and the Symbolic.
Jacques Lacan by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian November 12, 2023
Happy to help
The most versatile phrase for when somebody thanks you but you: A) really don't care enough or B) there's not much else to say about it.
Internet User A: Omg thank you for writing this comment, it made my day!
Internet User B: Happy to help!
Internet User B: Happy to help!
Happy to help by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian November 12, 2023