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Why do we use emojis differently?

The most popular emoji last year was the traditional crying emoji, according to a New York Times...

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06.45 25 Aug 2026


Why do we use emojis differently?


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06.45 25 Aug 2026


The most popular emoji last year was the traditional crying emoji, according to a New York Times analysis of 665 million emojis used by people worldwide.  

However, not everyone uses emojis the same, as analysis shows the differences between generations when it comes to the charming little faces.  

Keith Broni, Editor in Chief of Emojipedia joined Anton to talk all things emojis.


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