Last week, Facebook came out with a feature allowing you to expand your options when "liking" a post. Simply by holding down the "like" button, you can now decide whether you want to, "like", "love", "haha", "yay", "wow", "sad" or "angry" a post. While Facebook pretty much covered the basics, here's a list of emojis we wish Facebook would have used instead.
1. Dislike
The people have been demanding it for years, but for some reason Facebook just never gives in. Why Facebook has deprived us of this for so long is a mystery to us all. Give the people what they want.
When to use it: Whenever a post makes you feel embarrassed, fearful or annoyed. So, for 90% of Facebook posts.
2. Champagne bottle
Ahh, the drink of celebration. No need to make an actual toast to offer someone your congratulations. Now you can do it in one click!
When to use it: When your best friend announces her new internship. Time to celebrate!
3. Magnifying glass
It probably won't take Sherlock Holmes to uncover that a company called "Fr33 Fonez" isn't really giving away a new iPhone to every person who shares their post.
When to use it: When that kid from summer camp posts something so riddled with factual or grammatical errors that he should maybe take a closer look at it and potentially re-evaluate his life choices.
4. American flag
BBQs, baseball and fireworks. There's nothing quite like the good 'ol USA.
When to use it: Posts about 4th of July, President's Day and Flag Day. When not to use it: when that kid from high school endorses Donald Trump.
5. That one that looks like a severed dragon's head on a plate
Okay, why aren't people talking about this? I'm pretty sure people are about to feast on a dragon's head with antlers sticking out of its skull. ...but maybe that's just me.
When to use it: When someone posts something so confusing that you actually have no idea what they're talking about. You're requesting an explanation, just like everyone should be as to why this is an emoji.
6. Sassy girl emoji
Has anyone actually ever used this emoji to mean "Information Desk Person"?
When to use it: When someone comments on how fre$h you look in your new profile picture.
7. Zipper lips
Zip it. No seriously, posting your social security number on Facebook is probably not a good idea.
When to use it: When someone is getting way too personal on Facebook and you have genuine concerns about their future employment.
8. Rocket ship
Up, up and away from Facebook.
When to use it: When someone says something so ignorant, you don't want to live on this planet anymore.
9. Chili pepper
Peppers are hot as hell, so is that new picture.
When to use it: When your lab partner in Chemistry posts a new profile picture. Subtlety let him know you'd rather study his eyes than the periodic table.
10. Alien
Does that person actually believe what they just posted or have they been abducted by aliens? The world may never know.
When to use it: When your crazy distant relative tries to convince everyone about his conspiracy theories. Again.
11. Nerd
This emoji is equal parts adorable and dorky. Kind of like your entire childhood.
When to use it: When your grandma posts that picture of you during those awkward middle school years. Don't worry, it's a compliment.
12. Upside down smiley
Everyone uses this smiley differently, allowing for plenty of creativity and interpretation.
When to use it: Use this one when you genuinely think something is silly. Either that or when you think their post is the dumbest thing ever. Let them decide.
13. Pizza
This one should really replace the "love", "like", "wow" and "yay" emojis combined. Let's face it, there's nothing in this world that compares to the joy pizza brings.
When to use it: Reserve this one for posts you are passionate about, like posts about pizza. There is no greater praise than someone "pizza"-ing your post.
