The skull emoji is confusing as hell if you used Android.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/d/d11cf007.jpg

So the way the emoji is most commonly used is to say Im dead laughing basically and you can see how it got that meaning via the Apple version of the emoji, which preserves the grin that a skull has.

But on Samsung/Google, the skull doesnt have that funny element, in fact the Samsung one even looks sad. So its hard as an Android user to parse that the skull signifies laughter or enjoyment.

To underscore this, check out how the related skull and crossbones emoji looks on different platforms.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/0/00fdf98c.jpg

The Apple version actually uses a new version of the skull with the lower jaw removed, which lessens the comedic appearance and is why this is the emoji can be used more unambiguously to actually convey death or danger. But the Android versions copy and paste the same skull with some added bones in the back, which makes it so its not obvious that you could get any difference in meaning from these.

Is that what it means? I always interpreted it as a death threat.

This is why emojis should go away, I am not trying to navigate these inscrutable subleties.

Nah, has way more utility then "lol'd to death". For years I've seen it also used frequently conveying a "you've gotta be fucking kidding me" / "there ain't no god damn way" tone

The apple emoji looks so ugly. I am glad to have my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with 12GB RAM.

The roughly 5 people ever confused by this feeling vindicated rn

SailorGoon posted...

Nah, has way more utility then "lol'd to death". For years I've seen it also used frequently conveying a "you've gotta be fucking kidding me" / "there ain't no god damn way" tone

This is true but those meanings still maintain that comical disbelief aspect.

Who the fuck cares

i always figured it meant "jesus fucking christ that's fucked up, but kinda funny"

I hate emojis, and can't stand it when my emoticons are automatically changed into them.

On discord for instance I like to sometimes type :P. It's cute! It's silly! It's fun! Just a silly little emoticon sticking out its tongue.

On discord, it transforms into a perverted sex fiend face.

Also :D

That emoticon denotes a super happy and kinda surprised little guy.

On discord, it basically transforms into a another kind of "laughing in tears with eyes closed" emoji. Different subtle effect!

Bro it's just a skull, it's not that different

I have both?

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/7/76ad9b30.jpg

lol wth that's how the pirate flag shows up as. I'm even more upset now.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/5/57b79ad0.png

Never knew about this. Honestly androids version is the best. Good thing to use after a really bad "damn that sucks man " kinda thing.
I can't think when I'd ever use the happy skull