When did we get sms symbols?

[Musicjunkie0210]

Although I really will never use them, I thought this was kinda interesting. My wife sent me an emoticon of a beer with her android phone and I actually received the WP7 version of a drink. It also worked for a Martini glass. Is there a list of more icons that we have?

 

[woodbane]

SMS emoticons came with Mango. I do wish they'd show in the keyboard as proper emoticons though instead of just the symbols.

 

[lumic]

I hate how they implemented the WLM system. :[ is a sad face, not a bat.

 

[Winterfang]

I found that amusing as well, I saw a little island and a coffee mug.