nikkid Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 My curiosity is getting the better of me...if you've used the popcorn pic in your post, what does it mean to you? The "more" list says lurk, but what do you really mean when you use it? do some of us use it for different reasons? And the monkey looking big ears--does this mean you want to know the answer too? Just happen to be someone curious about language and perceptions online versus reality. Thought this would be an interesting thread...maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Popcorn means "pop" as in, I'm popping this thread back up to the top. On other boards I've seen the word "bump" used (bumping up to the top). The big ears means--I want to hear more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 It depends. I've used the popcorn symbol when we've been talking about snacking. And the ear guy when we're talking ear infections. I like to think outside the box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindergretta Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hmm, I use popcorn as in "I'm sitting here having a snack while I await replies in this thread." On another board I am on, popcorn threads are labor threads - when a mama goes into labor, we "eat popcorn" while we await the "big announcement." :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Eat popcorn=this thread should be good entertainment Big ears=ooh, I want to know too and/or please tell me more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hmm, I use popcorn as in "I'm sitting here having a snack while I await replies in this thread." :iagree: This is how I use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCrazyMama Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Eat popcorn=this thread should be good entertainmentBig ears=ooh, I want to know too and/or please tell me more :iagree: This is how I take them, I don't think I've used them myself though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Eat popcorn=this thread should be good entertainmentBig ears=ooh, I want to know too and/or please tell me more That's my understanding of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Eat popcorn=this thread should be good entertainmentBig ears=ooh, I want to know too and/or please tell me more Sure. That's how they're supposed to be used! (I never wanted to color within the lines either. . .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Oh, this is interesting! Popcorn to me is that I'm sitting back also waiting for replies. Let the fun begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoonlight Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Eat popcorn=this thread should be good entertainmentBig ears=ooh, I want to know too and/or please tell me more :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Eat popcorn=this thread should be good entertainmentBig ears=ooh, I want to know too and/or please tell me more :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 :iagree: Eat popcorn=this thread should be good entertainment Popcorn guy = enjoy the show Big ears=ooh, I want to know too and/or please tell me more Big ear guy = I am listening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkid Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 So cool to read how people interpret things. Thanks for sharing everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Eat popcorn=this thread should be good entertainmentBig ears=ooh, I want to know too and/or please tell me more This is the meaning that I use the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I would use the popcorn as in I'm watching what's going on with this thread, like a movie or something. The ears, I'm all ears, and I want to hear some opinions on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I just assumed the popcorn was a replacement for "bump," which I haven't seen since the popcorn smiley became available--when the new board started, I guess. No one "bumps" threads anymore, at least not here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I just assumed the popcorn was a replacement for "bump," which I haven't seen since the popcorn smiley became available--when the new board started, I guess. No one "bumps" threads anymore, at least not here. I bump threads if they've gone about 4 pages in with no replies. It's my community service for the Hive;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Eat popcorn=this thread should be good entertainmentBig ears=ooh, I want to know too and/or please tell me more :iagree: This is how I use them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I bump threads if they've gone about 4 pages in with no replies. It's my community service for the Hive;) I'll do the same every so often. I like to use this guy to bump . I have him in my smilie folder, he isn't in the Hive list. As for the popcorn and the big eared guy I use them pretty much as intended - I'm watching and waiting or I'm all ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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