Emojis, as well as memes and other forms of short-form content, have become central to how we express ourselves and connect online. Yet as meanings shift across different contexts, so too does the potential for misunderstanding.
Thumbs up: Good or passive aggressive? How emojis became the most confusing kind of online language
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