The Unicode Consortium has made a thrilling announcement for emoji enthusiasts: a new Bigfoot emoji, officially titled "Hairy Creature," will be added to the open Unicode standard this fall. This addition will be part of the highly anticipated Unicode 17.0 release, which promises to bring a variety of fun and expressive new emoji options to users worldwide.
It may seem unusual that major tech companies such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft would choose to include a mythical creature like Bigfoot in their emoji lineup. However, the global reach of the Unicode Consortium necessitates a careful approach to naming and categorizing emojis. The goal is to avoid region-specific terminology whenever feasible. While many in North America may refer to this creature as Bigfoot, it is known by various names around the world, including yowie, yeti, nuk-luk, hibagon, orang pendek, and almas.
In addition to the much-anticipated Hairy Creature emoji, Unicode 17.0 will introduce several other exciting emojis that users can look forward to. Among the new additions are:
Trombone Treasure Chest Distorted Face Fight Cloud Apple Core Orca Ballet DancersThese new emoji options will enhance communication and expression for users, allowing for more creative ways to convey emotions and ideas through digital conversations.
The introduction of the Bigfoot emoji and other fresh emojis in Unicode 17.0 marks an exciting step forward in the evolution of digital communication. Stay tuned for the official release this fall, and get ready to express yourself with the latest emoji trends!
