dodo
Unicode: 1F9A4
Description
A white or off-white bone, typically depicted with rounded ends and a narrower middle, representing the skeletal part of an animal or human.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-bird
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, often functional or represents a concept rather than an emotion. Can be associated with pets, anatomy, danger, or sometimes a playful 'bone-related' pun.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 12.0 (2019) as part of a broader effort to include more anatomical and animal-related objects. Its inclusion caters to a variety of contexts, from pet ownership to educational or health-related discussions.
Usage Examples
- Talking about pets: 'Got a new toy for my dog 🦴'
- Referring to anatomy: 'Studying the human 🦴 structure today.'
- Halloween or horror themes: 'Spine-chilling decorations for Halloween 🦴👻'
- Archaeology: 'Archaeologists found an ancient 🦴 fragment.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with dogs, archaeological discoveries, skeletons, or Halloween. Can sometimes be used in a playful sense for 'picking a bone' with someone.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with dogs and skeletons. In some contexts, it might be less common to use in a metaphorical sense compared to Western cultures.
General:
Universally recognized as a bone, often linked to the primal or foundational structure.