Stacy Thiru, 21, prefers the real crying emoji because it shows a more extreme emotion and feels more dramatic. She said she couldn't even find the laughing crying emoji on her iPhone's keyboard.

A similar emoji, called "Rolling on the Floor Laughing," is also no longer in vogue. When asked about that emoji over a video call, Thiru visibly grimaced. "I don't like that one," she said.

A similar emoji, called "Rolling on the Floor Laughing," is also no longer in vogue. When asked about that emoji over a video call, Thiru visibly grimaced. "I don't like that one," she said.

Emojis are integral to digital communication. This year, certain emojis gained prominence. The loudly crying face emoji shows mixed emotions. The face with tears of joy remains a classic. The fire ...

Stacy Thiru, 21, prefers the real crying emoji because it shows a more extreme emotion and feels more dramatic. She said she couldn't even find the laughing crying emoji on her iPhone's keyboard.

A similar emoji, called "Rolling on the Floor Laughing," is also no longer in vogue. When asked about that emoji over a video call, Thiru visibly grimaced. "I don't like that one," she said.