Swiftkey designs one of the most popular keyboard apps for smartphones. They've used that insane power for good: to create a map of the which emoji each state uses more than any other:
Of all of these, I'm most concerned by the use of Koalas in Rhode Island. (via Swiftkey)
Ignoring the obvious implications that arise from the fact that keyboard app maker Swiftkey knows which emoji we're using, this is pretty awesome. It's even more in depth than it appears, as well. Not only can you see which emoji is most unique to each state:
Jesus, Ohio. Vanilla ice cream? Do you even want people to stop thinking you're boring?
(via Swiftkey)
You can also click on them for more in-depth information (the top 5 most unique emoji, the most popular overall, the least popular, and the emoji used least frequently compared to other states). They also put out a full report with fun facts like:
- Maine ranks #1 for volcanoes. (Apparently, Maine sits atop some super-volcanoes that I didn't even know I should be fearing.)
- Vermont uses the most poop.
- Nevada (sigh) uses the most eggplants (they mean penises, mom).
- Louisiana uses the most guns.
- Pennsylvania uses the most "raunchy" emojis, whereas neighboring West Virginia uses the least.
I went ahead and selected some of the most popular emoji in every state, and wrote down what I think a conversation using all of them could mean:
"What's this song blasting in the club?"
"I can't be seen with you anymore if you don't know that, bro."
"I'm 100% following my Taurus horoscope and joining the navy."
"Let me give you a goodbye kiss and high five."
"Why was I disinvited from your son's first birthday party?"
"Because you said Jews run slow."
"I'm an oil worker in a love desert seeking the affection of a good woman."
"I'm 150 roses an hour, sweetie."
"Rager at Lady Liberty tonight, you pumped?"
"I'll wear my haute couture."
This is just an itinerary for a really weird bachelorette party.
If you enjoyed these, download this map as an app, or head to their website.