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Unicode: 1FA9F
Description
A brown-colored, circular face with a stylized 'U' shape for its mouth, which is often depicted as a frown or a neutral expression. The eyes are usually simple dots.
Group:
Objects > household
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents the 'U' letter or a neutral, somewhat unamused, or 'whatever' kind of emotion, especially in contexts related to internet slang or memes. It's often used ironically or to convey indifference or slight disappointment.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 13.0 (2020) and is part of the 'Symbols and Pictograms Extended-A' block. Its visual representation, particularly the mouth shape, has led to informal associations with emotions like unamusement or indifference, especially in internet subcultures where symbolic representations are given new meanings. Although officially a 'U' symbol, its facial characteristics lend themselves to non-literal interpretations.
Usage Examples
- Reacting to an uninteresting statement: 'That's it? 🪟'
- Expressing mild disappointment: 'Another update, still no new features. 🪟'
- When someone states the obvious: 'Well, no duh. 🪟'
- In playful sarcasm: 'Oh, wow, groundbreaking. 🪟'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently used in online communities and meme culture, often as a reaction image to something unimpressive or to express a 'you serious?' type of feeling. It's tied to its appearance, which can be interpreted as a unamused or resigned expression.
East Asian culture:
Less commonly associated with a specific emotional reaction compared to other emojis; its use might be more literal as the letter 'U' or in very niche internet contexts.