Unicode’s Latest Emoji Update Snubs Bigfoot, Sparking Cryptid Community Debate
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Unicode’s newest emoji release has left cryptozoology enthusiasts disappointed after the highly anticipated Bigfoot emoji failed to make the cut. The Unicode Consortium, which standardizes text and symbols across digital platforms, unveiled its latest batch of emojis—but the mythical Sasquatch was conspicuously absent. The decision has sparked playful outrage among Bigfoot believers and meme creators, who argue that the creature’s cultural footprint warrants digital recognition.
While the update includes niche additions like a phoenix and a lime, critics argue that Bigfoot’s exclusion is a missed opportunity. The cryptid has long been a staple of folklore, pop culture, and even scientific curiosity, with reported sightings and documentaries keeping the legend alive. Advocates point to the Loch Ness Monster’s emoji inclusion as precedent for mythical creatures in the digital lexicon.
Additional sources, including a report from Emojipedia, confirm that the 2024 emoji lineup focuses on food, animals, and objects rather than expanding the cryptid roster. Meanwhile, social media users have taken to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to campaign for Bigfoot’s future inclusion, using hashtags like #JusticeForBigfoot. Whether Unicode revisits the idea in future updates remains uncertain, but for now, the elusive creature stays off the official emoji keyboard.
