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I've never attempted to make sense of it from a representational graphics aspect, but have always known the Xs to be the kisses and the Os to be the hugs. My own recollection is that the "Os" are fairly recent. This impression seems to be supported by the fact that Webster's Dictionary includes an entry for this use of X, but nothing similar for O.
From Webster's:
X, symbol. ... 2. (used at the end of letters, telegrams, etc., to indicate a kiss.)
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted xxoo wordjunkie 01/29/02 04:05 PM Re: xxoo maverick 01/29/02 04:16 PM Re: xxoo wwh 01/29/02 04:57 PM Re: xxoo milum 01/29/02 05:02 PM Re: xxoo maverick 01/29/02 07:18 PM Re: xxoo Sparteye 01/29/02 06:50 PM Re: xxoo of troy 01/29/02 07:24 PM Re: xxoo AnnaStrophic 01/29/02 07:56 PM Re: xxoo wwh 01/29/02 08:53 PM Re: xxoo doc_comfort 01/30/02 01:03 AM Re: xxoo wordjunkie 01/30/02 10:52 AM Re: xxoo Stuffy pronouncement! ; ) wow 01/30/02 01:47 PM Re: xxoo Bobyoungbalt 01/30/02 03:27 AM Re: xxoo maverick 01/30/02 02:36 PM
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