I’m talking about the Best of the best, cream of the crop, most used Facebook Emoticons ever to invade the chatting world and yes, the world of FB. For now, we don’t have the 2011 top 5 list and I’m pretty sure by the end of this year, half of it will say byebye.

5. Facebook Heart Symbol  ❤

On Number Five, there’s the timeless, facebook heart symbol. It’s all so simple, really. There’s a whole lotta love for a whole lotta people out there. And the FB crowd, is so into using the most heartwarming emoticon there is to chat and tell their peanut butter and jelly munchkin the magical three words—“I Love You”.

4. Facebook Devil Emoticon

last year was occupied by the emoticon from Hades’ crib: the Devil Facebook emoticon. Does this mean that there are more angry, scheming, “I’m thinking bad things” moment on FB chat versus all the lovebirds combined? Come to think of it, when something goes wrong big time, it brings out the devil in you. If it were up to me, I’d have five and four reversed.

3. Facebook Robot

Midway our countdown is the mechanical Robot Facebook Emoticon. The creators must’ve been inspired by the awesome movie of the autobots fighting the decepticons. I don’t blame them because I am a fan myself. I wonder what emoticon will be inspired by the movies coming out this year? Is an R2D2 emoticon possible? I mean, it would be just like an emoticon makeover, right? Care to second the motion?

2. Facebook Pacman Emoticons

Classic number two is hard to dethrone. It would be like removing the crown from her majesty, Queen Elizabeth. Impossible. FB users of all ages will always go back to the classic yellow smiling speck inspired by the world famous boxer—Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao! But then again, he got that title because he throws punches the way the video game character gobbles up coins, fruits and ghosts blocking his way.

My top favourite is

Or is it? Yes, I have the strongest feeling Mr. Sharky here will be one of the first to go. Why? Here’s why. More people would prefer to see a cuddly, furry, cute animated penguin emoticon. Okay, so maybe I’m a bit harsh to the shark. Blame it on the movie that scared the wits out of me. Let’s just say, the shark facebook emoticon will slide down to number three.

So, if you were to create a new Facebook Emoticon, what would it be?