Random words in icons, banners, layouts, etc Options

[*superstitious*]

I don't want to point anyone out, because well, I've done it too. BUT, do you ever find yourself laughing at those one word phrases people put on icons, banners, layouts and such? I was just looking through some icons and found myself giggling uncontrollably.

I think there's this idea that an icon isn't as good without text. I know I've fallen victim to that school of thought, hence the hideous "one words" I've put on icons before.

[freeflow]

Yes I do it ocassionally, and I still think its funny. Unless you're really trying to get a message out there which is sometimes harder than you expect. But some of them are funny. PLAIN ICONS FTW! I'm about to give up on the whole text thing.

[*superstitious*]

Yes I do it ocassionally, and I still think its funny. Unless you're really trying to get a message out there which is sometimes harder than you expect. But some of them are funny. PLAIN ICONS FTW! I'm about to give up on the whole text thing.

I think I've given up on it too. The only exception is if I put someone's name (particularly if it's a character name). Even then though, I'd rather have no text than to have super tiny text. It's just not worth it.

Some of the prettiest icons that I've seen (in my opinion) are those that don't have any text on it.

yeah. :[ and phrases. I can't believe I ever thought it "meant something" 'cause I sure as hell don't remember what it means now.

xD That's why I end up laughing at some of these. Something like "grrr" or "rawr" I can understand, if it's fitting. Most of the times though I just chuckle at the profound one word.