Harmless Emoticons? Think Again: The Secret Dark Side of The Internet's 'Cutesy' Symbols

An investigation reveals that seemingly innocent symbols like :3, owo, and uwu may secretly be codes for violence and drug use among children. Parents are urged to monitor their kids' online activities.

Tuesday, August 10th 2024, 12:30 PM

By: News 9 Crew

In a shocking turn of events, our internet experts have uncovered what may be the most dangerous trend among children across the web: seemingly innocent emoticons that actually hide sinister meanings. What once appeared to be harmless faces like :3, x3, -w-, owo, and uwu have now been revealed as cryptic codes for violence and drug use.

Experts in online subcultures warn that these cutesy symbols, which resemble adorable animal faces, might not be as innocent as they seem. The emoticon :3, for example, often interpreted as a cat-like smile, could actually be a code for dangerous activities involving drug and alcohol abuse. Similarly, x3 isn't just an expression of extra happiness, it's allegedly a covert reference to murder and violence.

But it doesn't stop there. The notorious -w-, which many assumed was just a 'cute sleepy face', has been linked to a shadowy underground organization, rumored to be a group of rebellious youth. Meanwhile, owo and uwu, typically used to express surprise, are apparently secret signals for organizing underground activites within that rebel group.

Parents are urged to keep an eye on their children's online activities, as these dangerous symbols are just the tip of the iceberg.

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