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Gen Z wants to cancel thumbs down emoji
As per them, it is the most offensive hand gesture ever
A thumbs-down gesture can be triggering just like a dislike button

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Gen Z finds this emoji more offensive than middle finger, find out

Name: Gen Z finds this emoji more offensive than middle finger, find out
Uploaded: 2023-03-17T19:07:27.000+05:30
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Description: According to Gen Zers, a thumbs-down gesture can be triggering just like a dislike button, here's all you need to know

According to Gen Zers, a thumbs-down gesture can be triggering just like a dislike button; here's all you need to know.

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53

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Gen Z finds this emoji more offensive than middle finger, find out

After thumbs up, Gen Zers want to cancel the thumbs down emoji. Yep, as per them, a thumbs down is the most offensive hand gesture ever, even more, offensive than a middle finger.

According to Gen Zers, a thumbs-down gesture can be triggering just like a dislike button. They have now given up showing the middle finger as thumbs down is doing the job for them.

Specialists have also noted that the thumbs-down gesture has become a universal symbol of dislike across social media platforms, leading those on the receiving end to "to feel that they're being rejected by the real world."

Also Read: After thumbs up, Gen Z wants to cancel full stops & some more emojis. Find out why

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Gen Z find the thumbs down emoji more offensive than the middle finger?❯

Gen Zers believe that a thumbs down is a universal symbol of dislike across social media platforms, leading them to feel rejected, which is why they find it more offensive than the middle finger.

What is the reason behind Gen Z's dislike of the thumbs down emoji?❯

How has the thumbs down emoji replaced the middle finger gesture for Gen Z?❯

What impact does the thumbs down emoji have on social media interactions for Gen Z?❯

Are there other emojis that Gen Z wants to cancel besides the thumbs down?❯