We're calling it now. 2015 is the year of the emoji. From the new, more inclusive emoji pack to TV characters speaking only in emojis (we feel you Gina ), the talented little digital drawings have made their way into our hearts in a big way.
And now, there is even a study to tell us what emojis are used more in which countries. Which is basically the most interesting thing ever, we think.
Analyzing over 1 billion emojis from across the world in a four-month period, Swiftkey discovered that all Arabs really want is some love, leading the world in rose emojis. Arabic speakers use them 8 times the world average.
However, when it comes to actual romantic gestures and not woo-ing, Russia takes the cake, with three times more romantic-themed emojis than other countries.
Apparently, the Arab love for horticulture goes further, with Arabic speakers using the flower and plant emojis four times the world average. Arabic speakers also seem to love bikinis, using them three times the worldwide average. Think about that one for a second.
Worldwide, it seems that happy faces are where it is at, as they lead with 44 percent of emoji usage. Last place? Reading materials. Womp womp.
To get more into the study, and see which country leads in vice (Oz), click through here .