Can you read the pictographic statement above? It says, "The Oxford English Dictionary 'Word of the Year' is the 'tears of joy' emoji."
That's right. We're not making this up. The OED WOTY2015 is the "tears of joy" emoji.
There has been a wide range of reactions since the announcement, and most of the responses have been either...
That's right. We're not making this up. The OED WOTY2015 is the "tears of joy" emoji.
There has been a wide range of reactions since the announcement, and most of the responses have been either...
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| Why was the "tears of joy" emoji chosen? The OED site states, "Emojis (the plural can be either emoji or emojis) have been around since the late 1990s when they were invented by Tamotsu Emoji, but 2015 saw their use increase hugely....and according to frequency and usage statistics for some of the most popular emoji across the world, the 'tears of joy' emoji was chosen because it was the most used emoji globally." Pictured at the right: Tamotsu Emoji, inventor of the pictographic icons used to express ideas and emotions. |  |
What's your reaction to the OED choice? Well, if it's less than enthusiastic, fret not. The ELD Museum list of the "Words of the Year 2015" begins on December 1st. To follow our countdown, click HERE. The official "Word of the Year" for 2015 will be announced at 12:00 noon EST on December 31st. When we reveal the WOTY, you'll smack your forehead and say, "Of course that's the word of the year!" Then you'll probably shed a few tears of joy -- and then you can tweet our WOTY along with the OED WOTY. #justsaying
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