comet
Unicode: 2604 FE0F
Description
A comically circular, white-domed, or traditionally drawn cartoon alien head, often with two large, black, oval eyes and a small mouth. It represents an extraterrestrial being.
Group:
Travel & Places > sky & weather
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents curiosity, surprise, humor, or a sense of otherworldliness. Can also be used to convey feeling 'out of this world' or a bit strange.
Backstory
The 👽 alien emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. Its design is a highly stylized and commonly recognized depiction of an extraterrestrial, often based on 'grey alien' stereotypes or classic cartoon aliens.
Usage Examples
- Talking about UFOs: 'Did you see that strange light in the sky last night? 👽'
- Expressing surprise or confusion: 'That answer just blew my mind! 👽'
- Referring to something unusual: 'This new movie is super weird 👽'
- Playfully teasing someone: 'You're acting like an alien today! 👽'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to denote aliens, UFOs, science fiction themes, or sometimes to imply someone is acting strangely or 'from another planet'.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, often seen in manga/anime contexts to represent aliens or strange occurrences. Can also be used playfully for someone who is quirky.