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There’s something about asterisks in a text message that causes a very high probability of annoying the person who receives it—partly because putting this seemingly innocent typographical symbol * is about being extra. Like, telling what’s in the back of your mind without uttering it, revealing your inner emotions that nobody really wants to know, and worst, *nodding the head* to creep the heck out of the recipient. Yep, some asterisks are seriously chilling.

The Reddit community r/CreepyAsterisks2 has been documenting the most absurd, cringey, and plain scary asterisks screenshotted in text messages.

From *sigh*-inducing pickup lines to plain bizarre cases of expressing one’s motion in text, like *leaning closer,* this subreddit is the uncharted terrain of the kind of messaging style that doesn’t work that well for communicating. So let’s see some of the most cringe-inducing examples that will make you curl up like Arby’s curly fries.

#1

He's Been Begging For Weeks To Do A "Sexy Roleplay" With Me. I Finally Said Yes. I Think He Regrets Everything Now

He's Been Begging For Weeks To Do A "Sexy Roleplay" With Me. I Finally Said Yes. I Think He Regrets Everything Now

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don’t say yes just to harm someone’s feelings. The guy wasn’t being odd or strange... darn you. Don’t do this. I’d get it if it was unwanted, but you signed up. Mean and wrong. Poor guy. He was being nothing but romantic. Maybe think first. heOwlAndTheFinch (I hope that isn’t a Kelly reference).

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this one is great. finally someone who gives an appropriate answer...

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Marnie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm disappointed that this is at #1. Applauding someone being mean (albeit humorously) is not usually the style of us here at BP.

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BeenElle
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed. Roleplaying might not be for everyone but she agreed to it and then just took the opportunity to be deliberately difficult. It’s like she only said yes so she could make fun of him.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought this was going to end in "I put on my robe and wizard hat"

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Adam Rindegård
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*laughs my buttocks hard enough to detach and fly away into the night sky of an ikea window*

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Ava Musselman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

her: "why do you have so many kitchens?" Me: "BECAUSE YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH FOOD!!"

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BingeFest1
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's the shittiest roleplay ever. If you can even call it that

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#3

At Least He's Achieved Multiple Awards With His 147 Iq

At Least He's Achieved Multiple Awards With His 147 Iq

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the hell? The pure fact that men like this exist makes me wanna hide in some remote location with no internet

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These days, everything we do is via texts. We fall in love, we break up, we check on a friend, we send birthday wishes, we talk to mom and dad. Picking up the phone feels so last season, but this study says that too much texting can be harmful to our relationships.

The research conducted by Brigham Young University suggested that committed couples who use text messages to figure out their arguments can become disconnected. This is because text arguing lowers relationship quality, which essentially needs genuine face-to-face communication. 

At the same time, texting is now a quintessential part of any dating game. We know that millennials are not that much into going on dates, but texting back and forth is a whole different thing. And thanks to the worldwide pandemic, it’s not going anywhere soon. 

#5

*lays Across Your Lap*

*lays Across Your Lap*

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#6

Now Listen Here Missy

Now Listen Here Missy

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel the strong urge to bleach my eyes. Nubian Goddess? darkie waifu? What the hell

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So is there a way to actually have a meaningful text conversation with someone you’re into? It turns out, this is super difficult. Because according to experts, virtual dating is not the same as real dating, and texting shouldn’t be confused with being in a relationship. 

Modern dating coach Sami Wunder warns us to beware of the texting trap. Sami, who teaches women rational dating, says that going all into the first man who shows interest is the worst way to go. "You don't want to text with men too much because the more you text, the more virtual it gets."

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#9

Found This Screenshot From Last April In My Phone

Found This Screenshot From Last April In My Phone

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According to Sami, “The more available you become in their heads, the less likely they are to ask you out for an actual meeting. Because honestly, there are men out there who just want a beautiful penpal."

Penpalling may sound like a good idea for some, but if you’re looking for true and meaningful relationships, you may opt for a real date. But as long as most of us are all in quarantine, a video call may as well do the job.

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#11

You Know, A Usual Hooking Up Tactic

You Know, A Usual Hooking Up Tactic

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His tail what’s a tail or is this a monkey (please explain not being rude)

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#13

Unlike You I Know How Facebook Works

Unlike You I Know How Facebook Works

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unlike you I know how Facebook works... Well unlike you I know how being not a creepy weirdo works but we can't all have everything can we?

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#14

Inner Monologue As Tinder Opener

Inner Monologue As Tinder Opener

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#15

I'll Just Decide Your Personality For You

I'll Just Decide Your Personality For You

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me:*slowly grabs something from under me*...it’s bleach *slowly unscrews lid dumps whole container into my eyes* all better now!

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#16

I Guess The Expected Reaction Was Supposed To Be: "Omg No Sry R U Ok Cutie? ;^;"

I Guess The Expected Reaction Was Supposed To Be: "Omg No Sry R U Ok Cutie? ;^;"

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do you know they squirm? You can lick their feet but you can't tell them how to act. Role play 101 people!

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#17

This Was A Classic

This Was A Classic

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*muzzles the doggy, puts him in a crate and takes him to the vet to get neutered*

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#18

*Sweats On You*

*Sweats On You*

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m so confused he held the door open for her and she is not madly in love with him is there something wrong with this girl?! (It’s a joke)

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#19

Mmh Yuss :3

Mmh Yuss :3

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least this one: 1) Respected the NO 2) Apologised 3) Didn't start insulting

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#20

Y... You Like Anime?

Y... You Like Anime?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ugh ... why do they think rpg is the way to a girl's heart? Just be straight up and honest. You have a boner, your hormones are raging. Either way, the answer is no. The girl will let you know if she's interested in you. Else, leave her the f**k alone.

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#23

Le Gentleman

Le Gentleman

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He’s the co-founder of whocares CO. That’s the only good thing about this.

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#24

M’lady

M’lady

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On the one hand, this is about the only entry that doesn't go for full-on sexual aggression so should be commended; on the other hand, the other entries show that it's just on "OK?"-response away from that.

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#25

I’m Just Gonna Randomly Text This Person!

I’m Just Gonna Randomly Text This Person!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why use a word you think the girl will not understand in the first place? Instead of using a complicated word to make yourself feel smart, and then describe it to make the girl feel dumb, just use the less complicated word.

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#26

Not Trying To Get You Drunk!

Not Trying To Get You Drunk!

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#27

Just Some Accidental Chest Touching, No Need To Be Alarmed

Just Some Accidental Chest Touching, No Need To Be Alarmed

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#28

Why

Why

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

to crush my enemies, see them driven before me , and hear the lamentations of their women

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#30

Fancy Face...

Fancy Face...

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe this is exactly how Prince Albert wooed Queen Victoria. "Hey there fancy face, you'd look good on a coin."

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