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Today In History with The Retrospectors
We ❤️Emoji
Nov 1, 2021
In this lively discussion, guests Arion, a tech enthusiast, Rebecca, a communications expert, and Olly, a cultural historian, dive into the fascinating world of emojis. They trace the origins of the first emoji set released in Japan in 1997 and the slow adoption that followed. The trio amusingly debates whether emojis can hold legal significance and shares stories about their evolution from simple text to a vibrant visual language. Discover the surprising backstory of smileys and frownies and how emojis have reshaped communication!
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- The first emoji set was introduced in 1997 in Japan, marking a significant milestone in visual digital communication's evolution.
- Emojis are increasingly influencing legal communications, raising questions about their interpretative value and role in formal agreements.
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The Birth of Emojis
The introduction of emojis can be traced back to November 1, 1997, when the first set was released in Japan. This initial collection included 90 symbols, such as a love heart and a wine glass, which laid the groundwork for modern digital communication. Although widely credited to Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita in 1999, it remains less known that the idea emerged a couple of years earlier. The limited popularity of the original phone used to send these emojis led to a general oversight of this earlier milestone in the evolution of emojis.
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