I just came up with a good reply to the old (and damn boring) ":)" greeting. As far as I know, this is new stuff
Correct me if I'm wrong though.HB:
PUA:
HB: Why a sad smiley?/WTF?!/???/some other question
PUA: My smiley just got mugged by some bastard with a big grin... Hey, your smiley looks a lot like the suspect sketch I have here!
HB: *some reply, hopefully with a lol somewhere*
PUA: Hey, this is a serious matter! I'm calling the IM/SMS cops on you and your "happy" smiley. Let's see if he's so smug after they're through with him!
This should probably help set the mood for some playful teasing convo
Field tested it today, worked for me!