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10-Year-Old Boy Leads Campaign to Change ‘Nerd’ Emoji and Causes a Stir on the Internet

Posted on December 2, 2023 By Haley Bennett

10-Year-Old UK Schoolboy Starts Petition to Rename ‘Nerd Face’ Emoji

In a smart and thoughtful move, 10-year-old Teddy from Oxfordshire, UK, has initiated a petition urging Apple to rectify and rename what he deems an offensive “nerd face” emoji. Teddy, from Peppard in Oxfordshire, argues that the emoji, featuring prominent front teeth, perpetuates a negative stereotype of glasses wearers. His alternative design with a closed-mouth grin aims to promote a more positive representation.

While the Unicode consortium determines official emoji adoption, individual companies decide on the look of specific illustrations. For instance, Facebook changed its nerd emoji in 2018 to feature a small grin for Android and PC users, but Apple has not provided any comment on the matter.

Teddy noticed the issue with the emoji for the first time while texting his cousin. With the support of his teacher, Lisa, the 10-year-old launched a petition for change within his school and online. Lisa commended Teddy’s mature approach, stating that his advocacy deserves support and encouragement.

Despite coming across some backlash as news of his campaign went viral, Teddy remains optimistic that Apple will consider his ideas. A number of reactions expressed online support for the young advocate, while others dismissed the issue as trivial.

The heartwarming story has drawn a range of reactions, from journalists planning to revisit Teddy in the future, to people criticizing the 10-year-old as “stupid.” The fact that social media has turned the boy’s awareness into an issue of bullying highlights how harmful these stereotypical depictions can be. Many users pointed out that Teddy is simply standing up for something that’s important to him and shouldn’t be dismissed.

As more people discuss the possible change to the emoji, it’s clear that Teddy’s initiative has struck a chord and started a conversation about what society considers offensive or important in this day and age. His campaign seems to have made many people reflect on whether the “nerd face” emoji is something that should resonate in our modern world.

Haley Bennett

I have over 10 years of experience in the cryptocurrency industry and I have been on the list of the top authors on LinkedIn for the past 5 years. I have a wealth of knowledge to share with my readers, and my goal is to help them navigate the ever-changing world of cryptocurrencies.

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