); a fingerprint emoji for mystery, drama and “don’t ask me” energy; plus a root vegetable for people who want to send the message “I’m grounded” (but make it agricultural). There is the emoji confusion Hall of Fame: the “prayer hands” , that many of us use for prayer, gratitude, apology, but many believe it to be a high five. Imagine sending your condolences with prayer hands, and the receiver thinks it’s a high five? I know this possible misinterpretation, but will I stop using the prayer hands? Same with the skull, which now means “I’m dying of laughter”, and the crying face, which somehow became comedy instead of tragedy.

Source: Philippine Star January 25, 2026 03:56 UTC