🪃
boomerang
Unicode: 1FA83
Description
A dark blue or black round disc with a light brown or tan face, representing a traditional record or vinyl disc.
Group:
Objects > tool
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often conveys a sense of nostalgia, appreciation for music, classic sounds, or a vintage aesthetic.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 13.0 (2020) and is part of a broader set of emojis representing musical instruments and cultural items. It reflects the resurgence in popularity of vinyl records as a medium for music lovers and collectors.
Usage Examples
- Listening to old tunes: 'Nostalgic night with some classics. 💽'
- Sharing a music recommendation: 'Check out this album! 💽🎵'
- Referring to DJing: 'Spinning some tracks tonight. 💽🎧'
- Collecting records: 'Just added this to my vinyl collection! 💽'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with analog music formats, DJ culture, vintage hi-fi, and collecting.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with music, retro culture, and sometimes used in the context of indie music or music appreciation.