25 Emojis People Desperately Wish Existed That Are Honestly Way More Clever Than I Expected

    Make a capybara emoji already, you cowards!

    Sarah Aspler
    by Sarah Aspler

    BuzzFeed Staff, Canada

    We recently launched an Emoji Generator, the new AI-powered engine you can use to make your own custom emoji for a chance to win $100!* And the responses have been FLOODING in.

    Sure, we have emojis on our keyboard, but are they really that groundbreaking? Are they really saying what needs to be SAID?


    **Editor's note: This contest ended March 4, 2024, but you can still make emojis with our generator below! And check out some of our final favorites + the winner here. 😃 

    Here are some of our favorite submissions so far — and scroll to the bottom of this post to try making your own!

    1. "Purrito"

    Illustration of a cute cartoon cat wrapped in a cozy tan blanket with only its face and one paw visible

    Created by wickedprose.

    2. "Dumpster Fire"

    A green dumpster with flames coming out of the top, marked with recycling symbols and "flammable" warning

    Created by pocketowl.

    3. "Ready to Receive the Tea"

    Woman emoji holding a coffee cup, with a slight smile and raised eyebrows

    Created by morganleslay.

    4. "Netflix and Childless"

    A stylized graphic of a meal tray with four compartments, containing a breaded cutlet, bun, scrambled eggs, and utensils

    Created by Rachel Keown.

    5. "I'm All Ears"

    A digital avatar with large ears and blonde hair styled straight

    Created by Lexi Willow.

    6. "Spicy Smut Book"

    An open book with illustrated flames and chili peppers rising from its pages, symbolizing spicy content

    Created by batllamadawn.

    7. "Bunch of Balloons"

    A bunch of colorful balloons tied together and floating against a plain background

    Created by TamaraJ.

    8. "Grilled Cheese"

    A grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese between three slices of bread

    Created by b2kb5cb.

    9. "Reba McEnTIRE"

    Animated character holding a car tire, dressed in a blue jumpsuit, smiling

    Created by holly.

    10. "Displeased Cat"

    Digital illustration of a plump orange striped cat with a displeased expression

    Created by cristinaf6.

    11. "Black Cat Running Across the Floor Chasing Red Laser"

    Black cartoon cat chasing a red laser point on a plain background

    Created by Kirameki.

    12. "Screaming Into the Void"

    3D emoji character with an open-mouthed expression and hands up, wearing a jacket and jeans

    Created by permanentstar.

    13. "Material Chick"

    A whimsical chicken with a unicorn horn and sparkly comb

    Created by alinabcarranza.

    14. "Shrimp and Grits"

    Plate with shrimp arranged in a circle on polenta, garnished with herbs

    Created by famousgazelle665.

    15. "Starbucks Run"

    Illustration of an a woman in leggings and a Starbucks T-shirt holding a Starbucks cup and running joyfully down a city street

    Created by boringcloud97.

    16. "Northern Lights"

    Aurora borealis over mountainous landscape with reflection in water

    Created by charmingduck46.

    17. "Bánh Mì"

    Illustration of a sandwich with chicken, vegetables, and sauce

    Created by officiallight81.

    18. "Baked Potato With Cottage Cheese"

    Illustration of a smiling cartoon potato with sour cream and chives on top

    Created by tv party.

    19. "Axolotl"

    Illustration of a cute, smiling cartoon frog with a rounded body

    Created by macartneylscott13.

    20. "Crepes"

    Illustration of crepes with whipped cream, strawberries, and chocolate drizzle on a plate

    Created by oddnugget46.

    21. "Guinea Pig"

    Illustration of a cartoon guinea pig on a purple background

    Created by comfydeer91.

    22. "Mushroom Fairy House"

    Illustration of a whimsical mushroom house with smaller mushrooms and plants surrounding it

    Created by catm0m.

    23. "AirPods"

    Open case with wireless earbuds against a plain background, trendy accessory

    Created by horsegirl43.

    24. "Cozy Burrito"

    A smiling emoji wrapped in a blanket, looking like a cozy internet meme or digital sticker

    Created by jessleeeng6.

    And...

    25. "Cold Plunge"

    Emoji of a person with gray hair in a blue tub with overflowing icicle suds

    Now it's your turn! Create your emoji now and share your best creations in the comments of the contest post. We'll announce the winner on March 8, 2024.

    Screenshot of an emoji customization feature with various emoji faces and a "Make Yours" prompt

    NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Starts Feb. 27, 2024; ends March 4, 2024. Must be 13+ and legal resident of the 50 US states and the District of Columbia. Official rules here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeedlabs/create-an-emoji-with-ai-contest-official-rules. Sponsor: BuzzFeed, Inc. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.