Are Emojis Generational? 🤔 & Go Bills! 🦬❤️”

“Hey, I went to the store today!❤️🥔🫛🫑🍅🛒😁” This text is most likely sent by a boomer. I notice that my friends and I pepper our texts with emojis, yet when I write to my millennial children, there is rarely a heart, big smile, eye roll, wink, or other cute expression of feeling. Just an observation – But – Is Emoji Generational?

I decided to review my most recent texts with ​my children and people over the ​curve. My ​five-year-old granddaughter’s definition of the curve.

Nana, I am young​ and  at the beginning of the curve. And then ​​some people are on the curve​, and old people are going down the curve.” I hesitantly asked, “So, where am I on this curve?” Noa’s thoughtful and hesitant reply, “Hmm, you are on top of the curve.

Ok, I will take that as a win! So those on the curve and beyond, in my opinion, have a different ​texting style and emoji usage..

Boomer Texts on My Phone

I know who to ask ❤️

Thank you 😊😍❤️” (oops that was me)

Having so many issues while working from home 🙄😒

Phew that’s really good news that’s the stuff I like to hear ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏😘😘

Millennial Text on My Phone

Agreed

Thank you

What a disaster

Nothing, I’m good

Same to you, thanks

AI (Artificial intelligence) Opinion on the Topic

I asked AI about the differences in texting styles ​between the two age groups –

“When compared to Millennial’s, Boomers tend to use more formal language in texts, often with proper grammar and punctuation, while Millennials use more abbreviations, emojis, and informal language, reflecting a preference for quick and casual communication. Boomers may also be less comfortable with emojis and may use them less frequently, while Millennial’s often incorporate them to express emotions more readily”

Well, there goes my whole study! 😒😟☹️😖😒😡🤬

I asked several other times using different ​keywords​, and ​ the internet still insisted that Gen Z ​is the star emoji user.

Maybe my ​​millennial’s are just not that enthusiastic?​ ​​Perhaps my peers are too enthusiastic?

Before I close, I will use every emoji in my vault to say, GO BILLS!!!!!!! 🏈🔥💪🎉💥🚩📣👏🙌🤩🦬💙🤍❤️✨🎊🎆🥳🏆🎯🎶🎈🎷🎺🔔💃🕺🏟️📢🗣️🔴⚪🔵🎖️🚀⚡🌟

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9 thoughts on “Are Emojis Generational? 🤔 & Go Bills! 🦬❤️””

  1. Emojical

    This is such a relatable and hilarious take on generational texting styles! The contrast between emoji-filled Boomer texts and the minimalist Millennial replies is spot on. Your granddaughter’s “curve” analogy is pure gold—kids always have the best (and most brutally honest) insights! It’s fascinating how emojis can reflect not just emotions but also generational quirks. Maybe the real question is: who’s having more fun texting? ❤️😂

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  2. Victoria

    Hilarious – and all true, I’d say. I’m always concerned about my inadequacy with words and use emojis to bolster the feeling I’m intending to convey. All these years later, my mom/Sue lingers and the unnecessary worrying about being misunderstood or offending. Love your musings, Vickie, Vickie, Vickie. xo! 🥰

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    1. raisingjessstory Post author

      I agree – and isn’t it funny (maybe not funny) to feel inadequate with words as authors – Emojis are sometimes like a photo – it can convey numerous thoughts with one sill grinning face… Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your comments! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖😊😊😊😊😊

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  4. Ab

    Oh, kids are so blunt. Old people are going down the curve. 😂 I use emojis sparingly and the crying with laughter emoji is probably my favourite. Interesting to see how emojis are remembered and looked at one day in history.

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    1. raisingjessstory Post author

      What I didn’t say in the blog is that she said my mother was at the bottom because she was “in death”
      Oh, the things kids say !!!
      And yes, it will be interesting to dig up the old emoji time capsule 😀

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