Loudly Crying Face Emoji Becomes World's Most Used, Popular Among Gen Z
New data from Google, reported by The New York Times, identifies the loudly crying face emoji as the world's most used, surpassing the cry-laughing emoji. Popular especially among Gen Z, this emoji conveys a wide range of emotions—from genuine sadness to laughter or awkwardness—making it versatile in digital communication. Researchers at Bournemouth University found that emojis can evoke brain responses similar to real facial expressions, highlighting their emotional significance. Meanwhile, older emojis like the cry-laughing face are seen as less relevant by younger users.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (60/100). Lens Score 27/100.
Outlets measured: news18, news18, firstpost. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
firstpost broke this story on 26 Aug, 01:59 pm. Other outlets followed.