Add the «Gunfinger» emoji to the standard set


Add the «Gunfinger» emoji to the standard set
The Issue
Yo, check it out, fam! We're dropping this request to get a fly new emoji added to Unicode - the Gunfinger emoji. You know, that joint where you point your hand like a gun? It's all about expressing agreement, approval, hype. We believe it's time to add new flavor to the emoji game and make it more different and inclusive for everybody worldwide. So come on, Unicode crew, let's bring this heat and make it happen!
The Gunfinger hand sign is a widely recognized gesture that holds significant cultural meaning at sound system parties. The term "massive" refers to the audience, and during a DJ set, when the music strikes the perfect note and resonates with the listeners, they instinctively raise their index, middle fingers, and thumb to form a gun shape, pointing upward as a sign of appreciation and approval of the music. This gesture is a powerful expression of the crowd's enthusiasm and confirmation of the DJ's connection with the audience.
We believe that emoji are more than just symbols, but rather a form of communication that has become an integral part of modern digital culture. As such, it is essential that emoji options reflect the broad spectrum of ways in which people communicate and express themselves online. The addition of the Gunfinger emoji to the Unicode Standard would be a meaningful step towards inclusivity, diversity, and representation in the world of emoji.
Emoji ain't just symbols, they're a whole language, and we need to make sure that language reflects the diversity of people using it. That's why adding the Gunfinger emoji would be such a big deal!
So, Unicode Consortium, we're calling on you to take our request seriously and make this happen. Let's recognize the cultural significance of this widely-used gesture and make sure emoji options keep evolving to meet the needs of users worldwide.
Below we provide another possible renders of the emoji, that the Consortium can use as a base
Let’s do it, Massive!
693
The Issue
Yo, check it out, fam! We're dropping this request to get a fly new emoji added to Unicode - the Gunfinger emoji. You know, that joint where you point your hand like a gun? It's all about expressing agreement, approval, hype. We believe it's time to add new flavor to the emoji game and make it more different and inclusive for everybody worldwide. So come on, Unicode crew, let's bring this heat and make it happen!
The Gunfinger hand sign is a widely recognized gesture that holds significant cultural meaning at sound system parties. The term "massive" refers to the audience, and during a DJ set, when the music strikes the perfect note and resonates with the listeners, they instinctively raise their index, middle fingers, and thumb to form a gun shape, pointing upward as a sign of appreciation and approval of the music. This gesture is a powerful expression of the crowd's enthusiasm and confirmation of the DJ's connection with the audience.
We believe that emoji are more than just symbols, but rather a form of communication that has become an integral part of modern digital culture. As such, it is essential that emoji options reflect the broad spectrum of ways in which people communicate and express themselves online. The addition of the Gunfinger emoji to the Unicode Standard would be a meaningful step towards inclusivity, diversity, and representation in the world of emoji.
Emoji ain't just symbols, they're a whole language, and we need to make sure that language reflects the diversity of people using it. That's why adding the Gunfinger emoji would be such a big deal!
So, Unicode Consortium, we're calling on you to take our request seriously and make this happen. Let's recognize the cultural significance of this widely-used gesture and make sure emoji options keep evolving to meet the needs of users worldwide.
Below we provide another possible renders of the emoji, that the Consortium can use as a base
Let’s do it, Massive!
693
The Decision Makers
Petition created on April 24, 2023