How would a girl say ‘I want to be an astronaut’ in emoji? She can’t. Because it doesn’t exist. In fact, there isn’t a single ‘activity’ emoji with a female version—except a receptionist and a bride. Which is why it’s hardly a surprise that when sanitary napkin brand, Always, asked young girls if they thought emojis represented them during their #LikeAGirl campaign, the answer was ‘No’. So we decided to create some of our own. Lose the pink and hair flips—it’s girl power all the way!
There’s a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) in case you didn’t know. Pity there isn’t an emoji!
After seeing Kate Bosworth own the waves in Blue Crush in 2002, we all shadow surfed in our rooms. Seriously!
It’s a recreational activity, for crying out loud. Like walking. We’re definitely rooting for this one.
Seriously? We don’t remember Florence Nightingale being a man. So, this one’s a given. Plus, Grey’s Anatomy!
Come on! We feared the deep end of the pool just the same. Just make sure you draw on a pretty suit
Surprising that this one doesn’t exist already. Um, hello? Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock in The Heat. Totally bad*ss!
Sure, Sherlock Holmes was pretty cool, but didn’t you ever read Nancy Drew? ‘Detective’ was a serious career choice. Ask any girl.
Last time we checked, a bicycle didn’t care if you were a boy or a girl. About time emojis fixed that.