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A smiley face is a simple symbol, typically a yellow circle with two dots for eyes and a curved line for a smile, that represents happiness or joy. It’s a widely recognized visual expression of positivity and has been used in various contexts, from emoticons to branding and even the internet. [1, 2, 3]

History and Use: [1, 1]

Origins: The smiley face, also known as the “smiley” or “smily”, gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. [1, 1]
Early Forms: It was initially used as an emoticon, a text-based representation of a smiling face.
Evolution: Over time, the smiley face evolved into various forms, including emojis and more complex graphical designs. [4, 4]
Modern Usage: Today, smiley faces are widely used in various forms of communication, including social media, messaging apps, and even in corporate branding. [4, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Examples: [8]

?: A classic yellow emoji with a big smile, conveying happiness or friendliness, says Later. [8]
?: A yellow face with smiling eyes and a broad, closed smile, often expressing genuine happiness, says Emojipedia. [9]
?: A yellow face with smiling eyes, a closed smile, rosy cheeks, and hearts, expressing love and affection, notes Emojipedia. [10]

Beyond Simple Emoticons: [11, 11]

Branding: Companies like the State Mutual Life Assurance Company of America used smiley faces in their branding to encourage employees to be happy, as noted by YouTube. [11, 11]
Motivation: The smiley face can be used to convey motivation and optimism, even in the workplace. [7, 7, 12, 13]

In Summary: [1, 4]

The smiley face is a versatile symbol that transcends simple emoticons, representing a range of positive emotions and serving various purposes in communication, branding, and beyond. [1, 4]

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[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P78C_TFeqjU

[2] https://emojipedia.org/smiling-face

[3] https://remosince1988.com/blogs/stories/smiley-face

[4] https://www.shutterstock.com/search/smiley-face

[5] https://www.simplydentaloflowell.com/blog/2024/10/04/world-smile-day-kindness-and-smiles-for-everyone/

[6] https://zinniahealth.com/substance-use/blog/emoji-drug-code

[7] https://unsplash.com/s/photos/smiley-face

[8] https://later.com/emoji-meanings/people-and-smileys/

[9] https://emojipedia.org/smiling-face-with-smiling-eyes

[10] https://emojipedia.org/smiling-face-with-hearts

[11] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17E7WCAROT4