If you use emojis, you probably know that it's natural to use some more than others. You probably have a few favorites. You probably think that certain emojis capture your feelings perfectly: the dancing girl in the red dress when you feel giddy or the crying-laughing face when you find something more than slightly amusing. What you probably don't know is that you can stop the trend of unnecessary emoji use by turning to one that encompasses all emotions in a single expression: the moon emoji.
I know what you're thinking. The moon emoji is kind of shady-looking. If I could guess the original purpose of this emoji, I would say it was created to express the look on your face after you silently pass gas and glance around to make sure no one noticed. But it truly is the all-purpose emoji. Once your eyes have been opened to this fact, you won't see the need for any other emoji again.
It says so much without saying anything at all.
Did I just high-five Regis Philbin? Am I in the mood to rob a bank and then play a jaunty round of Scrabble? Did I step on a Lego? It could be any of the above, but it doesn't matter. You know what I mean. The moon emoji needs no explanation.
It's the perfect way to start a conversation.
If you've recently had a fight with someone and you're not sure how to go about reaching out to them, look no further. The moon is here for you. It's also a good tactic to use when you've never spoken to someone, ever. Send a single moon emoji, and you're looking at the start of a beautiful relationship. Nothing says I'm sorry or I'm friendly quite like a moon with shifty eyes.
It's the best answer to any question you'd like to avoid.
Do I want to participate in an hour's worth of soul-sucking cardiovascular activity with you? Not particularly. Am I a rude human being who was raised by wolves and is going to tell you that? No, so I'm going to let you know in a polite manner.
With a moon emoji. You can put that sh*t on anything. Literally, anything. Before you wonder what I mean, I'll give you some examples:
Classic works of art.
The Moona Lisa.
John Cusack's face in an iconic scene of "Say Anything."
If you sing "In Your Eyes" to yourself while looking at this picture, you may cry.
Over the entire cast of "High School Musical."
Majestic.
Your parents' wedding photo.
I now pronounce you moon and wife.
The movie poster from "Moonstruck" starring Nicholas Cage and Cher.
Nicholas Cage + the moon emoji = the only movie I would ever need to see in my life.
Michael Buble's Christmas album.
Mooning all your presents.
The point is, it's adaptable.
Whether you put it in the night sky, on the beach, or in a random place in conversation, it's never a bad time for the moon emoji. Devious eyes and soft smiles are always in style.
