SYNOPSIS: We texted our parents to find out if they were emoji-literate. The following is what we learned when parents are confronted with emojis.
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They completely change the topic out of confusion.
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They do their best at making educated guesses.
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But most of the time, they're just completely off.
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They strangle their brain so hard they need a drink.
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They turn every emoji into junk food.
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And question your sobriety.
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They pull out the "magnify glass."
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They just end up having more questions for you.
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They try to contextualize the emojis to the best of their abilities.
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They bring up valid questions.
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They let you in on their entire thought process.
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They project their love for crime shows onto the emojis.
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They utilize their resources.
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They reference Dr. Suess.
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They become self-conscious.
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They ask EVERYONE to get their opinion...
... Because obviously Sylvia and Uncle Tim know best.
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They do their best at making dad jokes.
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They share a little bit too much of information...
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But on a rare occasion, they actually nail it.
