# The Buddy List icon (too M&P for ATMB)

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-buddy-list-icon-too-m-p-for-atmb/122149>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [August 3, 2002, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-buddy-list-icon-too-m-p-for-atmb/122149 "2002-08-03T07:43:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2002, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-buddy-list-icon-too-m-p-for-atmb/122149/1 "2002-08-03T07:43:08Z")

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Just noticed that the faces on the Buddy List icon look like they’re frowning, or at least indifferent. I mean, I’ve really squinted at them, and it’s not just the reduction. In fact, the eyes look kind of menacing. Does this denote a clique? Like, “This is OUR buddy list; take a hike!”?