Michael (he/him) : a 13-year-old 8th grader
Sam (she/they): a 29-year-old writer and artist
Mike (he/him): a late-50s medical professional (baby boomer) Michael: “If something’s stupid.” Sam: “Like, death from embarrassment or ‘I’ve decided to pass away,’ either from funnies or shock.” Mike: “I’ve never used it, but I would if I was saying someone is toxic.” Michael: “Like, someone getting injured, but I’m laughing at it.” Sam: “My number-one most used emoji, literally always. Mostly used when I’m super happy or, like, feeling very loved. Sometimes, I use it when I’m sad but not, like, ~Real Sad~.” Mike: “If I heard somebody died, or if I was talking about an emotional movie.” Sam: “‘I can’t believe this’ or ‘why hath god forsaken me?’” Mike: “Bad news, sad news. But not somebody dying.” Sam: “‘This person is so hot I’m sweaty.’” Mike: “If it’s like 101 degrees, and I’m feeling hot.” Sam: “I don’t use this a lot, but it’s like when someone appreciates something I did, I’ll use this as a ‘you’re welcome.’” Mike: “If my family says something nice or sends me baby pictures. Or, if we’re gonna get together or have a party. Basically, a happy state of mind.” Sam: “‘Please.’” Mike: “I use it like, ‘God bless.’” Sam: “I don’t think I’ve ever used this because I usually use 🤔, but typically, it’s like, ‘That’s suspicious’ or ‘That’s weird.’” Mike: “If someone says something against my beliefs or principles. Or, ‘I don’t believe you.’” Michael: “Sarcastically, like, ‘No shit, Sherlock,’ or if someone tells me something I don’t care about.” Sam: “‘Mind blown.’” Mike: “I’ve never seen this emoji, but I would use it, maybe if i’m confused or overwhelmed.” Sam: “Literally, any time I’m talking about a queer person (myself included).” Mike: “If someone’s being a diva.” Michael: “Sarcastically, when you’re being super sneaky.” Sam: “Joke flirting with my friends or if I’m up to something sneaky.” Sam: “Eye roll.” Mike: “When someone tells you they’re gonna do something stupid or dangerous.” Michael: “Bothered by something you have no control over.” Sam: “‘Everything is awful, and I hate it.’” Sam: “‘You got a secret? What do you know?’” Mike: “Something’s so funny that you’re in tears.”
