We believe that every subject in the world is interesting once you look closely enough — and Goodbye Gun Emoji, Hello Water Pistol! is a perfect example. Our Kaleeg team put together several fascinating facts that prove just how remarkable this subject really is.
What happened to the gun emoji?
Well, I’m sorry to say this but, it’s gone, gone forever!
So what will replace the empty space where the pistol once lived? Well, we can tell you it’s a fluorescent green water pistol. But why did they change this?
Well, it all started with a bug report from June 20, 2016, where Neven Mrgan reported a bug that stated:
“The current “pistol” emoji is a realistically rendered lethal weapon. As the spec doesn’t require it to be this way, Apple would be doing a service to society by changing this image to a plastic toy gun, such as a bright pink or green water squirter.”
“Emoji should not be a reminder of the weapon causing tens of thousands of deaths in the US every year.”
Because of this bug report, the gun emoji has now been replaced by a water pistol.
I understand why they changed it, and it makes sense, but I know I’m not the only one that loved that gun emoji.
What are your thoughts?
Will you miss it, or do you agree that the gun emoji was a reminder of a weapon that causes thousands of deaths, not just in the US, but world-wide?
Personally, I like the water pistol.
Final Thoughts: Goodbye Gun Emoji, Hello Water Pistol! is genuinely full of surprises, and we’ve only scratched the surface here. We hope you walk away from this list knowing something new. Share your favorite fact with a friend, and check out more curated fact lists on Kaleeg when you’re ready for more.
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