@font-face not working in IE8

I can't seem to get my @font-face to show in IE8. I've googled the problem and it seems like it's possible, but no examples are working for me!


@font-face {font-family:aaaiight;
src: url('fonts/aaaiight-fat.eot');
src: url('fonts/aaaiight-fat.ttf') format("truetype");}


Can anyone see the problem? I appreciate all and any help!

Nevermind! I got it to work by adding in the local smiley.


@font-face {font-family:aaaiight;
src: url('fonts/aaaiight-fat.eot');
src: local("☺"), url('fonts/aaaiight-fat.ttf') format("truetype");}


I just don't know how to type the smiley! I just copied and pasted it.