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🔞🔞 No Under 18 Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F51E
Restricted to 18 years old.
Released in Part of Unicode 6.0 (2010) and added to Emoji 1.0 (2015)
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Meaning and Interpretation
"The 🔞 emoji is commonly used to indicate content that is restricted to individuals over 18 years old. It often signifies material that is considered adult or inappropriate for minors, such as explicit content, mature discussions, or NSFW (Not Safe For Work) topics."
Symbolism
- Age Restriction: This emoji typically represents a warning sign that the content is only suitable for adults over 18.
- Mature Content: It symbolizes NSFW, explicit, or sensitive content not appropriate for younger audiences.
- Parental Guidance: It can be used to advise discretion, signaling that parental guidance or maturity is required.
Common Usage Scenarios
- You can use it when sharing content like movies, videos, or writing that is specifically for adults.
- Apply the 🔞 emoji in chats discussing topics that are sensitive or inappropriate for children.
- It is an appropriate warning when linking to sites or content with an explicit nature (e.g. explicit songs, R-rated movies).
Usage Examples in Conversation
Hey, I'm about to share an 🔞 link. Please don't open it if you're under 18!
The new episode has some 🔞 scenes, be careful if you're watching with family.
Sometimes discussions need to be matured. I'll tag it with 🔞 just in case.
That party last night? 🔞 Let's say it wasn't exactly PG-rated!
Latest music video vibes are 🔞 way too much explicit content in there.
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use responsibly when discussing or sharing content that is not safe for all audiences.
- Avoid using it in contexts where age restrictions or mature content do not truly apply.
- Ensure adequate warnings and context are provided if sharing 🔞 content in public forums.
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Bell with Slash
Signals that notifications or sounds have been disabled, suitable for avoiding distractions.