When the emojis emerged, they became a revolution in the form of virtual expression, but it seems that they, or at least some, have their days numbered. This is because there is more and more discussion about the canceled emojis for the Generation Z, as they are considered inconvenient and even aggressive. See what they are here!
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Why was “Thumbs Up” cancelled?
The first emoji to target the new generation is the “Thumbs Up”. This is because most young people believe that this is passive-aggressive communication. For example, after an argument in a fight, someone might simply use this emoji to end the conversation, saying something like "ok".
Apparently younger people are traumatized by this emoji, even more so because it was used a lot by previous generations, especially their parents. There are those who even say that this is the official emoji of parents on social networks, and this is already a reason to leave many of them with trauma.
In this case, the new generation feels the need for validation of what was said, a confirmation and even a discussion about. Thus, a simple emoji as a response can even be understood as something very disrespectful to younger people. However, it can have the opposite effect for others.
Other “cancelled” emojis
However, it's not just the thumbs-up emoji that Gen Z is in the crosshairs of. Others that are also used as a form of quick response ended up being hated by younger people. Including, some lists of emojis that “need” to be discontinued due to supposedly aggressive content are already circulating on the internet.
For example, we can mention the Red Heart emoji, which can be understood as basic, general or indifferent. This is also the case with the Emojis of Palms, Lipstick Brand and other more traditional sayings by older people.
Also, one that Gen Z is really in the crosshairs of, as well as the Thumbs Up, is the Checkmark. That's because this emoji would have a similar effect, of ignoring what was said completely in an attempt just to end the conversation.
