Keith Houston

Talon Stradley, a producer with a knack for storytelling, joins Keith Houston, author of 'Face with Tears of Joy', to unravel the legal drama behind a seemingly innocent thumbs-up emoji that sparked a $62,000 court battle. They dive into how emojis can act as digital signatures, the cultural variations in their meanings, and the challenges courts face in interpreting them. The conversation takes a light-hearted turn with tales about the poop emoji's charming journey, illustrating the quirky complexities of modern communication.

In this engaging discussion, Karyn Light-Gibson, an educator and author, reveals how insects are essential to our ecosystem, acting as the backbone of food production. Meanwhile, Keith Houston, author of a book on emoji history, dives into the evolution of these digital icons, explaining how their meanings can change based on context and usage. Together, they explore the fascinating interconnectedness of bugs and modern communication, highlighting how both shape our world in unexpected ways.

In this engaging discussion, Keith Houston, author of "Face with Tears of Joy" and creator of the blog Shady Characters, dives into the fascinating world of emoji. He traces their evolution from ancient symbols to modern digital tools, revealing how they reflect cultural, generational, and political attitudes. Houston explains the role of the Unicode Consortium in standardizing emojis and highlights the intricacies of composition and pluralization. The conversation culminates in exploring emoji's journey towards inclusivity and the transformative impact they have on emotional expression today.