A generational gap appears to exist in the understanding of basic emojis built into mobile phone functions. According to a report by the New York Post on the 15th, members of Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2006) not only use standard emojis in an aggressive way, such as to mock or ridicule others, but even as slang to refer to dr*gs.
Amit Kalley, founder of the U.S. family support website For Working Parents, pointed out that some basic emojis are even being used among teens as hate symbols or dr*g-related slang.
He explained, “Teens are using commonly seen basic emojis on social media platforms like Instagram with meanings that are completely different from what we might expect.”
Emojis that were once symbols of warmth and joy are now being interpreted differently by Gen Z. Emojis that may seem friendly to older generations can come across as insincere or even cutting to younger users.
The New York Post noted, “Smiley face emojis in yellow, for example, are now interpreted in a completely different way by people under 30,” and added, “They are being used to mock or blatantly ridicule someone, so sending such an emoji could offend the recipient.”
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) also reported that the way basic emojis are used differs between younger and older generations. While people in their 30s tend to use basic emojis to convey positive emotions like happiness, teens and those in their early 20s interpret the same emojis as having a condescending or even aggressive tone, suggesting that the sender is trying to talk down to them.
Hafeezat Bishi (?), a 21-year-old working at a media company in Brooklyn, told WSJ that she was confused when she first received a smiling emoji from her coworkers upon joining the company.
She said, “It felt dismissive. It didn’t seem like a genuine smile, it came off more like a side-eye.” She added, “I had to remind myself that my coworkers were older. I use that emoji sarcastically, to mock someone or imply they’re being fake.”
+985, -1: Why should the older generations have to adjust just because Gen Z misinterprets emojis? Isn't it more important to first educate Gen Z to understand them correctly?
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