A terrifying guide to what emojis might really mean when used by kids – including an image of ‘eyes’ used to mean ‘drug dealer’ – has been released.
Seemingly innocent images, such as that of a strawberry or horse, could have darker meanings
The ‘secret world of emojis’ shows the darker side of what the colourful symbols are used for – such as in code for drugs and sex. A list of examples include using a strawberry, dog, cherries, cake, ice cream or leaves to indicate cannabis.Meanwhile a blowfish, petrol pump or a snowflake can represent cocaine use, while a fist or a rocket might mean how powerful the substances are.
Emojis of a pair of eyes or a power cable might mean someone is a drug dealer – while a horse can mean ketamine and a balloon ‘NOS’.Det Ch Insp Kate Hyder said: ‘We really want parents and guardians to feel confident to have a conversation with their children about this, if and when they need to.’Emojis – small icons which convey emotion – have become a popular way to communicate across all ages.
Det Ch Insp Hyder added: ‘We’re also aware that emojis and their alternative meanings are something that will constantly change, and so our work and research into this will continue.’
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