Today marks the 4th annual World Emoji Day, celebrating the explosion in use of those little characters that have virtually changed the way we communicate with one another. 
Fun fact: Did you know that July 17th was chosen as emoji day because it’s the date the calendar emoji always shows? #themoreyouknow
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So what’s your favorite emoji? Our executive team weighs in below:
Danny Clark – President and Chief Operating Officer
The Tennis Ball
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| “Life is lived best when balanced with work and leisure. I’m an avid tennis player and try to practice 3 to 5 times a week, so my favorite emoji is undoubtedly the tennis ball.” |
Kevin Metz – Chief Marketing Officer
The Smiley
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| “I like this smiley because above all, I think it’s most important to convey a positive and proactive attitude. And it’s the one I use the most.” |
Tammy Kidder – Vice President of Back of Store Merchandising
The Wine Glass
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| “Why do I like the red wine glass emoji? I’ll give you three guesses and you won’t need the first two. Ha ha.” |
Belit Myers – Executive Director of Finance Operations
The Face Palm
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| “I like the laughing emoji because it reminds me that sometimes, you just need a good laugh. And the face palm because working with Danny Clark…” |
Jennifer Tausch – Executive Creative Director
The Coffee Cup
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| “I’m a Starbucks junkie and there’s probably more coffee in my veins than blood. Drink of choice: Trenta Cold Brew – Nectar of the Gods.” |
Steven Domingue – Executive Digital Director
The Rock Emoji
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| “Because I love heavy metal, of course!” |
Carl Lehnhardt – Diamonds Director
The Whiskey Glass
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| “Being a world traveler has brought me to trying many different things, whether it’s food or drinks. I’m currently on a fine whiskey kick. I spend a lot of time in the Zurich, Switzerland airport, and they recently opened a new lounge that carries over 150 different kinds of whiskey, so what else do you do when you have a four hour layover at the airport? Taste whiskey!” |
What’s your favorite emoji? Drop it in the comments below. Don’t forget to hashtag #worldemojiday in all your social media posts today!
