It's time we finally admitted something to ourselves: Choosing the perfect emoji is a lot harder than it should be. It's hard to keep calm with the person you like when you're agonizing over which colored heart to give, and having so many options doesn't make it any easier. That's probably why TikTok users are so impressed with @jillblaire's ability to curate emojis like it's nothing — users have actually created their own algorithms for emojis based on outfits, occasions, and everything in between Choose animated emojis.
Everyone knows that when words fail, emojis take over. But what happens when you can't find an emoji to describe how you're feeling, either? You can recruit a group chat for emoji help, or you can open @jillblaire's TikTok account where you're sure to find some great emoji selection tips. The creator admitted on TikTok on April 4 that her dream job is to be an "emoji curator" so she can pick the "perfect emoji" for Instagram Stories, her secret talent revealed for the first time Been viral. She explained her qualifications for the job by sharing some "rules" for picking emojis, such as only using odd numbers and picking emojis that look aesthetically pleasing.
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As of April 21, the video has accumulated more than 200,000 likes, leaving viewers hungry for more emoji hot tips. This prompted the creator to create a second installment on April 5, in which she breaks more emoji management rules, specifically for Instagram Stories.
"The first rule is the colors have to go together and the shapes have to go together," the TikToker explains. She cited an emoji sequence that included a disco ball, two toasting champagne glasses, a hamburger, a sparkler, and a plate of pasta as an example, explaining that disco balls and hamburgers don't go together, Because they are the same shape. She also separated the champagne and glitter glasses since they were the same color.
Next, she suggests using emojis that "are all relevant to the activity happening in the story." This means that if you're at a concert, you might want to use emojis that represent the music. If you're hiking, your best bet is to stick to the Animals & Nature tab.
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Another rule you might not think of: If you use an emoji that leans in one direction (i.e. the avocado emoji), you'll need to choose another emoji that leans in the opposite direction. They don't have to go together in order, but they do need to balance each other out. It's so simple, yet so effective.
The creator also mentioned that she often uses the sparkling emoji in her sequences, calling it "the perfect filler if you don't have enough [emoticons]." As for where she places emojis in her stories, the TikToker said she either places them in the center of the post or moves them to the left or right depending on "the makeup of the story." genius.
If her comprehensive list of rules isn't enough, fans can also ask the creator for emoji suggestions, covering just about anything you could post, from graduation to Coachella weekend.
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If you're fascinated by @jillblaire's emoji management skills but aren't sure why, user @socialmediagirlie nicely sums up why the creator's content is so impressive. "The fact that she can make emojis cute when she talks to you is so cool to me because I'm on social media and I feel like everything in my brain has to be aesthetically pleasing," the fan said. "I felt like she was talking to me because I knew exactly what she was saying. But some people just don't get it, you know?"
As of April 21, TikTok has over 68,500 likes, so it's fair to say that a lot of people do like it.
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The next time you're not sure which emojis will work best for your Instagram Story, or even which ones make the most sense in text, remember these tips: color, shape, slant. It's that simple.
