comet
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.
There are different emoji meanings for comet in different cultures:
- 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.