How Did an Obscure Emoji Take Over the Internet? Shrug.

The entire internet is feeling pretty ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ today.

In case you've been under a virtual rock lately, the "smugshrug" symbol (also known as the "shruggie") has nonchalantly taken over. Although the unconcerned expression is nothing new, it's hard to scroll through Twitter or Facebook today without seeing someone expressing or relating with ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

The emoji, of sorts, can mean anything from "IDGAF," to "IDK" or even a simple "whatever." Use it how you will.

Even Denny's has jumped on the smugshrugging bandwagon, which surely symbolizes the birth of a new trend Read more...