The 'What Texting Heyyyyy Means' Image is Boldly Accurate
Jaime Neely — August 7, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: maleminded.tumblr & buzzfeed
Recently featured on the MaleMinded Tumblr is a hilariously accurate image surrounding the ever-so-debatable issue of 'What Texting Heyyyyy Means.' This simple black-and-white image sums up what everyone is secretly thinking while busily typing an SMS to a lover, acquaintance or stranger.
The image deciphers the meaning behind the number of Y's used in a text message at the end of the familiar greeting 'Hey.' The interpretations range from 'friends' to 'I'm drunk.' The 'What Texting Heyyyyy Means' Chart is truly hilarious and accurate. Upon looking at it, I immediately thought back to the people I regularly text and how many Y's their messages are assigned.
Implications - Businesses that portray themselves as humor will benefit tremendously in today's market. Such businesses will be perceived as highly approachable, a quality to which many consumers appeal.
The image deciphers the meaning behind the number of Y's used in a text message at the end of the familiar greeting 'Hey.' The interpretations range from 'friends' to 'I'm drunk.' The 'What Texting Heyyyyy Means' Chart is truly hilarious and accurate. Upon looking at it, I immediately thought back to the people I regularly text and how many Y's their messages are assigned.
Implications - Businesses that portray themselves as humor will benefit tremendously in today's market. Such businesses will be perceived as highly approachable, a quality to which many consumers appeal.
Trend Themes
1. Interpretive SMS Infographics - Infographics that decipher the meaning of text messages and social media posts will become increasingly popular, providing opportunities for creative content marketing.
2. Humorous Business Persona - Businesses that incorporate humor into their branding and marketing strategy will be viewed as more approachable and relatable, leading to increased customer engagement.
3. Understanding Social Cues - The rise of interpretive infographics highlights the need for greater understanding of social cues in communication, presenting opportunities for research and development of social intelligence tools and services.
Industry Implications
1. Marketing - As interpretive SMS infographics gain popularity, marketing agencies will need to develop creative content strategies to capitalize on this trend.
2. Entertainment - The success of humorous infographics like 'What Texting Heyyyyy Means' suggests opportunities for entertainment companies to create similar content for social media platforms.
3. Technology - The need for greater understanding of social cues and communication presents opportunities for technology companies to develop innovative tools and services that enhance social intelligence.
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