Well now, if you’ve been hangin’ around the internet much, especially on them Twitch and YouTube places, you might’ve seen somethin’ called an “emote.” Now, don’t go askin’ me too many big words, but I can tell ya this: an emote is just a little picture or emoji folks use to express themselves in chats. It’s like when I say “Oh my goodness!” but instead, you show a little picture. You get me, right?
Now, there’s this one emote called “Surely” that seems to be buzzin’ around. People use it when they’re watchin’ somethin’ on the screen, and somethin’ funny or a bit silly happens, and they just type “Surely” or put up that little picture. Makes sense, don’t it? Folks on Twitch and YouTube just love to send them around like they’re the best thing since sliced bread!
Some folks say this “Surely” emote started with a person named HMurdock. I reckon that’s one of them usernames people use when they’re streamin’. You know how it goes. Now, there’s a whole bunch of these emotes on BetterTTV, which is where folks can add even more silly little pictures to their chats. That’s where you get to see “Surely” from, but I reckon some other folks like cceely and Kniteort uploaded their own versions too.
These emotes aren’t just for fun neither. Some folks use ’em to make sure the chat’s got a good flow, and let me tell ya, if you’re watchin’ somethin’ and the whole crowd’s usin’ emotes like this, it feels like you’re part of somethin’ big, like one of them old village festivals. It’s a way to say you’re in on the joke, you’re part of the group, y’know?
Now, if you’re wonderin’ how you get these emotes for your own chat or streams, well, it ain’t too hard. You got places like BetterTTV, which is a site where you can find all sorts of these emotes to use on your Twitch or YouTube streams. There’s even this other place called 7TV, and they let you manage tons of emotes, all in one place. Makes it real easy to share ‘em with your friends or other people in the chat.
But if you’re askin’ me, “What’s the deal with the Surely emote?” well, let me tell ya – it’s all about that moment when somethin’ so ridiculous happens, and you just can’t believe it. You just sit there and think, “Surely, that didn’t happen.” And that’s when you slap that emote up there for everyone to see. It’s like a little signal to the whole gang that you’re all thinkin’ the same thing.
Now, some folks don’t really get it. They’re like, “What’s the point of all these emotes?” But to me, it’s just like when folks in the village used to share gossip, or when we all sat around the table playin’ cards. You use what you got to connect, and that’s exactly what these emotes do. It’s a way to show you’re part of somethin’ bigger, a way to feel like you belong. Simple as that.
But it ain’t all about just the funny ones, no sir. You got all sorts of emotes out there for all sorts of moods. There’s the “Kappa” emote for when you’re jokin’ around, and the “LUL” emote when somethin’ really cracks ya up. Some people even got special ones for their own little communities. It’s like havin’ a special handshake that only folks in your group know about.
So, what’s the takeaway here, y’all? If you’re new to the whole Twitch and YouTube thing, don’t be shy about using emotes. Start with the “Surely” one if you ask me. It’s a good one. And you can bet there’s a whole bunch of other ones out there to explore. Just remember, it’s all about havin’ fun, connectin’ with people, and addin’ a little personality to your chat. Don’t take it too serious. Just enjoy the ride, and surely, you’ll have a good time!
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