lollipop
Unicode: 1F36D
Description
A green swirled ice cream cone, often depicting a matcha or pistacho flavor.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-sweet
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents enjoyment, deliciousness, or a sweet treat. Can evoke feelings of comfort, indulgence, or happiness.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010. While its specific flavor is not defined by the Unicode Consortium, its green color makes it commonly associated with specific flavors like matcha or pistachio, especially in different cultural contexts. It is part of a broader set of food emojis that enhance digital communication about culinary experiences.
Usage Examples
- Enjoying a dessert: 'Having some delicious matcha ice cream! 🍦🍵😋'
- Craving something sweet: 'I really need some ice cream right now! 🍦🤤'
- Referring to a specific flavor: 'My favorite is pistachio ice cream! 💚🍦'
- After a meal: 'Perfect end to dinner! 🍦'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with general ice cream enjoyment, often for pistachio or mint chocolate chip flavors.
East Asian culture:
Strongly identified with matcha green tea flavor, which is very popular in desserts. Can also represent other green-colored ice creams.