EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 14 MIN
The Great Emoji Heist: How a Yellow Face Almost Broke the Internet
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In 2016, a single emoji update caused international incidents, broke court cases, and left millions of people accidentally sending the wrong emotional signals. We dive into the surprisingly complex world of emoji standardization and the time a gun became a water pistol, changing everything. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 2016, a single emoji update caused international incidents, broke court cases, and left millions of people accidentally sending the wrong emotional signals. We dive into the surprisingly complex world of emoji standardization and the time a gun became a water pistol, changing everything.
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The Great Emoji Heist: How a Yellow Face Almost Broke the Internet
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