25 Emojis That People Desperately Wish Existed That Are Honestly Way More Clever Than I Expected

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We recently launched an Emoji Generator, the new AI-powered engine where you get you make your own custom emoji for a chance to win $100! And the responses have been FLOODING in.

Sure, we have emojis on our keyboard, but are they really that ground-breaking? Are they really saying what needs to be SAID?

Here are some of our favorite submissions so far and scroll to the bottom of this post to try making your own!

1."Purrito"

Illustration of a cute cartoon cat wrapped in a cozy tan blanket with only its face and one paw visible

Created by wickedprose.

2."Dumpster Fire"

A green dumpster with flames coming out of the top, marked with recycling symbols and "flammable" warning

Created by pocketowl.

3."Ready To Receive The Tea"

Woman emoji holding a coffee cup, with a slight smile and raised eyebrows

Created by morgan_le_slay.

4."Netflix And Childless"

A stylized graphic of a meal tray with four compartments, containing a breaded cutlet, bun, scrambled eggs, and utensils

Created by rachelkeown.

5."I'm All Ears"

A digital avatar with large ears and blond hair styled straight

Created by lexiluv111.

6."Spicy Smut Book"

An open book with illustrated flames and chili peppers rising from its pages, symbolizing spicy content

Created by batllamadawn.

7."Bunch Of Balloons"

A bunch of colorful balloons tied together floating against a plain background

Created by bigtimetammyj.

8."Grilled Cheese"

A grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese between three slices of bread

Created by b2kb5cb.

9."Reba McEnTIRE"

Animated character holding a car tire, dressed in a blue jumpsuit, smiling

Created by hollyhooks.

10."Displeased Cat"

Digital illustration of a plump orange striped cat with a displeased expression

Created by cristinaf6.

11."Black Cat Running Across The Floor Chasing Red Laser"

Black cartoon cat chasing a red laser point on a plain background

Created by kiramekisakurai.

12."Screaming Into The Void"

3D emoji character with an open-mouthed expression and hands up, wearing a jacket and jeans

Created by permanentstar.

13."Material Chick"

A whimsical chicken with a unicorn horn and sparkly comb

Created by alinabcarranza.

14."Shrimp And Grits"

Plate with shrimp arranged in a circle on polenta, garnished with herbs. Creative plating resembling a smiley face

Created by famousgazelle665.

15."Starbucks Run"

Illustration of an anthropomorphized Starbucks cup running joyfully down a city street

Created by boringcloud97.

16."Northern Lights"

Aurora borealis over mountainous landscape with reflection in water

Created by charmingduck46.

17."Bánh Mì"

Illustration of a sandwich with chicken, vegetables, and sauce

Created by officiallight81.

18."Baked Potato With Cottage Cheese"

Illustration of a smiling cartoon potato with sour cream and chives on top

Created by waverunnerdealer.

19."Axolotl"

Illustration of a cute, smiling cartoon frog with a rounded body

Created by macartneylscott13.

20."Crêpes"

Illustration of crepes with whipped cream, strawberries, and chocolate drizzle on a plate

Created by oddnugget46.

21."Guinea Pig"

Illustration of a cartoon guinea pig on a purple background

Created by comfydeer91.

22."Mushroom Fairy House"

Illustration of a whimsical mushroom house with smaller mushrooms and plants surrounding it

Created by catm0m.

23."AirPods"

Open case with wireless earbuds against a plain background, trendy accessory

Created by horsegirl43.

24."Cozy Burrito"

Created by jessleeeng6.

Created by jessleeeng6.

And...

25."Cold Plunge"

Emoji of a person with grey hair in a blue tub with overflowing suds
Emoji of a person with grey hair in a blue tub with overflowing suds

Now, it's your turn! Create your emoji now and share your best creations in the comments of the contest post. We'll announce the winner on March 8, 2024.

Screenshot of an emoji customization feature with various emoji faces and a "Make Yours" prompt