donkey
Unicode: 1FACF
Description
A brown-colored, circular object with a slightly bumpy, furrowed texture and a small stem at the top. It has two small, dark, circular eyes, situated closely together near the top, and a small, horizontal line representing a mouth, giving it a somewhat neutral or slightly sad expression.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-mammal
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often conveys a sense of blandness, plainness, or something unexciting. Can sometimes imply a lack of flavor, indifference, or a gentle, unassuming presence. It's not typically associated with strong positive or negative emotions, but rather a more subdued or earthy feeling.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 14.0 (2021) as part of a larger set of food and common object emojis. Its primary intention is to represent a potato, a staple food in many cultures. Its design is minimalistic, focusing on general characteristics rather than specific varieties, making it broadly recognizable.
Usage Examples
- Talking about dinner: 'Having baked potatoes tonight 🥔.'
- Describing something plain: 'The plot was a bit 🥔, but enjoyable.'
- Humorous self-description: 'Feeling like a real couch 🥔 today.'
- Referring to simple ingredients: 'Just need some salt, pepper, and a good 🥔 for this soup.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently used to represent potatoes, starchy foods, or something boring/unremarkable. Can be used humorously to describe someone who is a 'couch potato' or a 'plain Jane/John'.
East Asian culture:
May also represent potatoes, but could additionally be used in contexts related to root vegetables, simple ingredients, or a 'down-to-earth' person. Less common for strong emotional expression, more for literal food representation or mild commentary.