The use of 'haha'

Haha. Hehe. Hoho. Whatever takes your fancy.

There's a lot hidden behind a simple 'haha' - especially in text speak, that is, text messages, email, FB whatever.

It can convey a genuine sense of merriment or joy. You say `haha` when you actually are, well, laughing.

But just like not all types of laughter conveys the same feelings of joy, merriment or amusement (take for instance, the evil laugh or the uncomfortable laugh or the fake laugh), 'Haha' can take on an entirely different meaning which can actually take a certain level of discernment to figure out. I've recently been observing a proliferation of the use of the word haha, in FB, to disguise hidden messages of angst. I find this all very amusing. Here is a recent example, paraphrased. If you recognise this, don't be offended or insulted or try to send me death notes. Take it as an interesting example. 

The example:

Person 1: I feel sorry for those suckers going back to Uni! 

Person 2 (possible feeling a bit insulted by the statement): At least I get to enjoy my 3 months holiday and freedom and not 4 weeks :P haha.  ----> notice the use of the face icon and haha.

Person 1: True, but I will be enjoying all that money I earn! Haha -----> again the haha

Person 2: I make money in Uni anyway, so I can spend it on travelling the world in my 3 month break, enjoying life! Haha 

There are many other better and more blatant examples that I'd wish to use but alas I fear retribution. If you ever meet me, I can share it with you in person.... unless you're the example.....

Anyways, variations in the Haha will probably be easier to interpret. Muhahaha (evil laugh?), Bahahaha (person with weird laugh?), hhh (person who can't spell haha), hehe (cheeky, mischevious laugh), hohoho (Santa Claus, triumphant laugh). Lol?

Have a great day. Be blessed.

-k