dvd
Unicode: 1F4C0
Description
A flat, round, and somewhat shiny disc, typically depicted in various colors (often iridescent or gold/silver), resembling a compact disc (CD) or digital versatile disc (DVD). It usually shows a small hole in the center.
Group:
Objects > computer
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally neutral, representing a storage medium or digital content.
Backstory
The CD emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), a time when optical discs were still a prevalent form of media distribution. It represents the compact disc, which revolutionized music and data storage in the 1980s and 1990s. Its inclusion reflects its historical significance as a ubiquitous storage format.
Usage Examples
- Referring to music albums: 'Can't wait for their new CD to drop!'
- Discussing old media: 'Found my old CD collection, so many memories.'
- Indicating data storage: 'Need to burn these files to a CD.'
- Nostalgia for physical media: 'Remember when we used to buy actual CDs? 📀'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Associated with music albums, software, movies, and the physical distribution of digital media, especially from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Often evokes nostalgia for physical media.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with physical media distribution, but also widely recognized in the context of anime, manga, and J-pop/K-pop releases, where physical media retains significant cultural value.