Ginevra Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Don’t take this too seriously as a complaint; I’m just a grumpy lady who's about to get part of her boob cut off and I’m fault-finding but... Why is poop/poop emoji such a thing? Seriously. I was in Michael’s today and there were poop emoji Christmas decorations! Like, little balsam pine poops and little glitter wreath poops and...you name it. I just don’t see why this is a thing. I guess I could kind of see it for some novelty items like little poop stuffies or a poop pencil topper. But Christmas decorations?! ? 15 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I'm pretty sure this isn't it, but I have a friend who thought that emoji meant chocolate ice cream. She was sending it to clients and everything. ? I've actually seen some kids choose / appreciate poop emoji novelties as gifts. I really don't get it either. Maybe it's supposed to mean "sh!t happens" or something? 2 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickerplum Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 100% agree. Old prudish grumpy ladies unite! 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Not quite old but prudish lady here who agrees that it’s dumb... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I totally agree with you! I heard of a child having a poop emoji themed birthday party. ? 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 My understanding is that the original creator did mean for it to be chocolate ice cream. My 12 yr old loves all things poop emoji she has the wall stickers all over her room. I don't get it they seems to be no deeper meaning just its funny. 11 minutes ago, SKL said: I'm pretty sure this isn't it, but I have a friend who thought that emoji meant chocolate ice cream. She was sending it to clients and everything. ? I've actually seen some kids choose / appreciate poop emoji novelties as gifts. I really don't get it either. Maybe it's supposed to mean "sh!t happens" or something? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Here’s a funny thing on the Michaels website: someone was reviewing a poop piniata and was saying basically what I said here and then she laughs and says, haha, the website rejected my review because I called it by the name poop, which it’s called! Irony. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 The poop emoji is really dumb, but we did have a little bit of fun with it here at our house. My ds18 was grumbling about the annoying proliferation of the poop emoji. So naturally, when his siblings and I were at the store and saw poop emoji helium balloons for sale, we had to purchase two of them and tape them to the headboard of his bed as a surprise. ?He thought it was funny and ended up leaving them there for months until they withered away. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I don't see it as prudish exactly. But it just disgusts and baffles me. To me, it is just more vulgarization of our culture, like poop and fart jokes in movies. It's just not funny to me. I realize that I am not the target demographic, which I guess must be 8 year old boys. Why adults promote it is beyond me. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I saw a poop emoji cup used as a tip jar at a restaurant. 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 28 minutes ago, KungFuPanda said: I saw a poop emoji cup used as a tip jar at a restaurant. That’s like asking for two slices of Miss Minnie’s Special Chocolate Pie! 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 This has nothing to do with having part of your anatomy excised...I am with you on this. Who needs poop decoration???? ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Agreed! I don’t think it’s funny either; I just think it’s dumb. Guess that makes me a grumpy old lady too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 10 hours ago, snickerplum said: 100% agree. Old prudish grumpy ladies unite! 10 hours ago, happysmileylady said: I don't even think it's "prudish" I just think the "poop emoji" is dumb. It's just....dumb. I agree --- Grumpy Old Ladies unite! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I don't like it either, but I do have to admit that I did chuckle when seeing a poop pencil topper and a sign that said #2 Pencils... 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyacinth Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I’ve found my people! I just saw an ad for poop Playdoh. Seriously. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 12 hours ago, Quill said: Don’t take this too seriously as a complaint; I’m just a grumpy lady who's about to get part of her boob cut off and I’m fault-finding but... Why is poop/poop emoji such a thing? Seriously. I was in Michael’s today and there were poop emoji Christmas decorations! Like, little balsam pine poops and little glitter wreath poops and...you name it. I just don’t see why this is a thing. I guess I could kind of see it for some novelty items like little poop stuffies or a poop pencil topper. But Christmas decorations?! ? I'm with you on this. It's time for the poop emojis to go away already. Ugh. And spin off merchandise, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 13 hours ago, SKL said: I'm pretty sure this isn't it, but I have a friend who thought that emoji meant chocolate ice cream. She was sending it to clients and everything. ? I've actually seen some kids choose / appreciate poop emoji novelties as gifts. I really don't get it either. Maybe it's supposed to mean "sh!t happens" or something? My daughter thinks it is chocolate ice cream too. I do not want to disabuse her of the idea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachyDoodle Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Seasider too said: Girl, you are tootin my horn! No shame, I tell ya, people have no shame. But don't mind me, I’m just a fellow old grumpy lady (of the old southern manners variety, which increases my struggle?). [seriously though, I do abhor it - banned in my house - and I blame it on the whole “prolonged adolescence” culture which finds poop jokes funny into the early 30’s instead of being over it by 6th grade - and the marketers who take advantage of it] Seasider, who wishes everyone could be happy with quality puns Early 30's?? I wish. DH is almost 40 and still thinks this crap (pun intended) is funny. He was practically rolling in the floor when ds8's new robot starting making burp and fart noises. Of course, his brother (40+) and father (a few months shy of 70) also found it hysterical when they came over the next day...? And no, I definitely would not have bought the robot if I knew it did that!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 LOL about the adults and farts / poop jokes. But seriously, I have an old friend who somehow had my work email years ago. She frequently emailed poop jokes to my email address. We were both at least 30. Really? They were not even remotely funny to me and I did not want them in my work inbox! I finally told my friend that my secretary reads my emails (which was a fib) and got her to stop. Maybe I should send that friend a poop emoji pillow for Christmas .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Add me to the "It's so stupid and disgusting" camp. Ugh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 14 hours ago, Quill said: Don’t take this too seriously as a complaint; I’m just a grumpy lady who's about to get part of her boob cut off and I’m fault-finding but... Why is poop/poop emoji such a thing? Seriously. I was in Michael’s today and there were poop emoji Christmas decorations! Like, little balsam pine poops and little glitter wreath poops and...you name it. I just don’t see why this is a thing. I guess I could kind of see it for some novelty items like little poop stuffies or a poop pencil topper. But Christmas decorations?! ? I think you just made up a new word. Complainy. LOL Add me to the list of old ladies who hate bodily functions humor. My mom had hemorrhoid surgery and a family with three young girls 12-15 brought her that poop emoji pillow. They display it prominently on a bench in their hallway. Ugh! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I don’t know if this true but googling the meaning, apparently: Its original meaning: It comes from a symbol that means good luck. It doesn't mean 'here's a pile of poo to make you smile/laugh/cry' it simply means good luck. Because that's what poo means in Japanese culture, apparently.Dec 5, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 My in-laws give us weird gifts. The weirdest so far was a little battery operated piece of room decor that was like a mini-bathroom. There were buttons on to to press to make various sounds... flushing and running the faucet were the least objectionable. We never could figure out the point of the thing but I can only conclude that my then 75-ish year old FIL still hadn't gotten over toilet humor. I tried to raise my kids not to find that stuff funny. I think I have succeeded though I suppose when my son was in Boy Scouts things were said that would have made me purse my lips primly. We don't want to be ashamed of bodily functions and the associated sounds, but that doesn't mean it still shouldn't be somewhat private and not a source of laughter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Haaaaaate the poo emoji! I do not get it, and I tend to be proud of my sense of humor. I have no sense of humor about the poo emoji. Can’t stand the thing. Honestly, when people use it/like it, I think to myself they must be a little bit dumb. Maybe they’re not dumb...but I can’t help but think they are. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, Garga said: Haaaaaate the poo emoji! I do not get it, and I tend to be proud of my sense of humor. I have no sense of humor about the poo emoji. Can’t stand the thing. Honestly, when people use it/like it, I think to myself they must be a little bit dumb. Maybe they’re not dumb...but I can’t help but think they are. If I ever used it it was a mistake....like the time a friend sent a group text to several friends to let isn’t know their young adult son had been in a horrible accident. I responding with the tears of laughter emoji. I was so embarrassed...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 16 minutes ago, Scarlett said: If I ever used it it was a mistake....like the time a friend sent a group text to several friends to let isn’t know their young adult son had been in a horrible accident. I responding with the tears of laughter emoji. I was so embarrassed...... Oh no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Pen said: I don’t know if this true but googling the meaning, apparently: Its original meaning: It comes from a symbol that means good luck. It doesn't mean 'here's a pile of poo to make you smile/laugh/cry' it simply means good luck. Because that's what poo means in Japanese culture, apparently.Dec 5, 2014 In a very tangential way, I can see this possibility. In France, when people are going on stage, the customary way to wish them luck is to say the French equivalent of the profane word for poop. In the same way we say, “break a leg,” they say the profane word for poo. So - maybe? ??♀️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I don't have poo Christmas ornaments, but we do have a special poop emoji pillow in my dd's room. A nice lady at the Children's Hospital gave it to my dd after spinal fusion surgery, where once pain control is achieved, they focus on asking if you're still constipated. For days. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 My daughter uses the poo emoji (in texts) to express her disappointment at times. I guess it's cuter than certain alternative expressions. But that doesn't mean I want a stuffed version in my house. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 24 minutes ago, perkybunch said: I don't have poo Christmas ornaments, but we do have a special poop emoji pillow in my dd's room. A nice lady at the Children's Hospital gave it to my dd after spinal fusion surgery, where once pain control is achieved, they focus on asking if you're still constipated. For days. Now see this example has real meaning. A bonding token for your dd to remember. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Garga said: Haaaaaate the poo emoji! I do not get it, and I tend to be proud of my sense of humor. I have no sense of humor about the poo emoji. Can’t stand the thing. Honestly, when people use it/like it, I think to myself they must be a little bit dumb. Maybe they’re not dumb...but I can’t help but think they are. No, they are. They’re just dumb. I said it. I believe it. Nobody had better tell me how brilliant their kid is because geniuses can have flashes of stupid. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, perkybunch said: I don't have poo Christmas ornaments, but we do have a special poop emoji pillow in my dd's room. A nice lady at the Children's Hospital gave it to my dd after spinal fusion surgery, where once pain control is achieved, they focus on asking if you're still constipated. For days. A kid at my son’s summer camp had an “I pooped today” t-shirt. I still believe it’s dumb that this exists BUT, at MDA camp, a nurse comes around to every camper and ASKS if They moved their bowels that day and writes in her chart. In that context you almost have to have a sense of humor about things to survive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 2 hours ago, KungFuPanda said: A kid at my son’s summer camp had an “I pooped today” t-shirt. I still believe it’s dumb that this exists BUT, at MDA camp, a nurse comes around to every camper and ASKS if They moved their bowels that day and writes in her chart. In that context you almost have to have a sense of humor about things to survive. In that context, I probably would crack a smile. Or maybe if Grandpa wore one at the senior center. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I have NO idea why kids think it's funny or want to own anything resembling poop. Poor taste, like lots of the humor in newer movies. Yes, this prudy old lady prefers old humor like was found in movies many years ago. I may be old, but even my son--who's almost 25-- agreed with me that the old humor was still funny when rewatched, unlike the newer coarse humor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I seem to remember Beavis and Butthead and some gross stuff in the movie American Pie ... neither of which I could ever stand, but yeah, it's not new .... My mom told me that when my grandpa was young in like 1900, he and his friends made a recording of a "farting contest." My mom recalled some of the lines, e.g., "Aww he sh!t! Disqualified!" So yeah ... in fact, when I was in college, I had to read a stupid gross book called the Satyricon which dates back to the 1st century. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamonlyone Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 8 hours ago, Quill said: In a very tangential way, I can see this possibility. In France, when people are going on stage, the customary way to wish them luck is to say the French equivalent of the profane word for poop. In the same way we say, “break a leg,” they say the profane word for poo. So - maybe? ??♀️ That French word is used in that way in the U.S. in the professional ballet world. I thought it was such a pretty, classy sounding wish for a great performance. I was quite surprised when I found out the meaning! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, iamonlyone said: That French word is used in that way in the U.S. in the professional ballet world. I thought it was such a pretty, classy sounding wish for a great performance. I was quite surprised when I found out the meaning! Yes the French language - you could cuss someone out and tell them they are a fool and they kiss dogs for money and it sounds like you’re quoting some beautiful classical literature. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 One of the kids in our family loves the poop emoji. I looked it up a few years ago and it means good luck somewhere. Maybe Japan? idk, it doesn't matter, the kid loves it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 My grumpy old lady complaint is all of the potty humor in the movies for kids these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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