headphone
Unicode: 1F3A7
Description
A ticket stub, typically white or light-colored, often with a perforated edge and sometimes a number or text. Used to represent entry to events, concerts, or performances.
Group:
Objects > music
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Can evoke excitement, anticipation, or nostalgia related to events, but doesn't inherently express a direct emotion itself. Its 'emotion' is tied to the event it signifies.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It represents a physical ticket, an object that has been a part of human entertainment and travel for centuries. Its digital representation simplifies communication around event attendance.
Usage Examples
- Announcing an event: 'Concert tickets are now on sale! 🎟️'
- Confirming attendance: 'Got my tickets for the show! 🎟️'
- Discussing past events: 'Remember that amazing game? I still have the ticket! 🎟️'
- Referring to movie tickets: 'Heading to the cinema, got my 🎟️.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely understood as a symbol for admittance to various events, from movies to sports. Often associated with the experience of attending live entertainment.
East Asian culture:
Similar understanding as a ticket for entry, but may also be used metaphorically for 'getting a pass' or 'permission'.