Google is reviving its terrible 'blob emoji' for some reason

This is why we can't have nice emoji.

Google has decided to revive its "blob" emoji in the form of a sticker pack for its messaging app Allo.

A quick refresher: Google revealed earlier this year that it will introduce completely redesigned emoji as part of the upcoming Android O update. The new characters look much more like the modern emoji on iOS and other platforms, as opposed to those shapeless yellow lumps with indecipherable expressions that make you 😬 .

But, of course, because people hate change and love complaining, the redesigned characters have been controversial to some. So, to mark World Emoji Day, Google released an animated sticker pack for Allo featuring — you guessed it — the blobs. Read more...