You know those commercials where they say, “we have [insert product here] for that!” Well this article is like one of those commercials, except actually useful! Or maybe not, I guess that’s up to you.
I’ve recently found myself in situation after situation where I can’t stop thinking, “Oh, I have an emoticon that describes this.” And after the Merriam-Webster’s dictionary released the Word of the Year, the “smiling/crying emoticon,” I couldn’t help but realize our world really is being taken over by them! (Move over robots, you have competition for world domination.) Uh, anyway…low and behold here are a list of everyday and some not-so everyday situations that can be best described with an emoticon:
1. Going on your 8th hour at the library. You’ve been studying for this exam for almost half of the hours in a day. And you’re still 68% sure you will get a 68% on it any way. Hello, brain, it’s me, I was wondering if after all these hours you still work?
2. Honestly, this emoticon is the most versatile from the new iPhone update. I couldn’t choose just one situation that encompasses this one, so here’s a list:
a. You’ve just robbed a bank and got away clean. Lets turn up!!
b. You just finished an exam and you know you’ve robbed the professor of yet another attempt at ruining your thirsty-Thursday.
c. You find a penny on the ground. Hey, every cent counts, literally. Plus, was it heads up??
d. You won the lottery. If this ever occurs though, I’m sure any emoticon would do because honey, you made it! #finallyfamous
3. Obviously, this one means you are looking FLEEKY today! Makeup 100%, hair 100%, outfit 100% and life 100%.
4. I know you’ve been eating my cheez-its, roomie. Just come clean and we’ll call it a truce. (Because, yes, it was me that ate the last of your m&ms)
5. Used solely in situations where you and your BFFAEAE are twinning and or doing something literally so insta worthy. Basically think of anything the Kardashians do together
6. When you have decided your bed has super powers that prevent you from leaving, so you are trapped. And hey, while you’re trapped why not just watch Netflix all day. Dorota, I’m gonna be here for awhile, bring all my meals here!
7. Well, your drunk eating had no limits last night. “No, Dad!! I did not buy all of my friends food last night …that was all me.”
8. Just workin’ on my fitness, that emoji is my witness.
9. OMG!! So excited to finally announce that I am studying abroad (insert semester) in (insert cool country)! Thanks mom and dad!
10. This emoticon is revolutionary. If you’re feeling confused, silly, or gravity stopped being a thing, this emoticon is perfect
11.This emoticon is a bonus because it is just cool and random. I bet you never even knew you had it. You’re welcome.