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New emoji are on the horizon, and Emojipedia is here to provide some idea of what they might look like. The site created mock-ups of 69 samples, including a few that will prove useful to anyone looking to spread a little playful disrespect.
Throwing shade with emoji requires a little creativity. You can go the obvious route with an eye-rolling emoji, but that’s basic. The nail care emoji (a personal favorite) is a classic, yet subtle, dig. Still, what’s the best way to politely recommend someone just stop speaking? This little fella.
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The “face with finger covering closed lips” emoji is perfect in its passive-aggressiveness. It’s not mad at you. Notice the smirk. It’s just disappointed that you’re still speaking. Have you considered shutting up, for your own good?
Emojipedia also has mock-ups for two other emoji to raise your trash talk game: a raised eyebrow and giggling behind your hand — because there is no power move greater than laughing in someone’s face.
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Anyway, now that’s settled, we can move on to the next big issue: Who’s hotter, Aquaman emoji or Legolas emoji?