MUSHROOM, BROKEN CHAIN AMONG SHORTLIST FOR NEW EMOJIS

Get ready for another round of emoji-induced confusion, as a fresh set of emojis is set to debut in September. Among the upcoming additions on the 2023 emoji shortlist, we’ll encounter a peculiar mythical phoenix depicted in red, leaving users pondering its intended representation.

Alongside the phoenix, other additions include a slice of lime, a mushroom, a broken chain, and the potential inclusion of new gender-neutral figures. As these emojis make their way into our text messages, users will need to decipher their meanings and adapt to the evolving visual language.