Was there ever a seahorse emoji? Social media users have flooded the timelines across platforms with contrasting opinions about whether or not the seahorse emoji existed on iPhone and Android mobiles. Although the number and variety of emojis continue to expand, there are some that have spun a whole conspiracy yarn of their own with their presumed absence. The Seahorse emoji is currently at the centre of debates among emoji lovers, much like the robber emoji on iPhones, which, apparently, never existed. Scientists call this the Mandela Effect. So, what’s the buzz around the seahorse emoji controversy? Was there ever a seahorse emoji? Let’s explore the curious case of “missing emojis” that has garnered the netizens’ attention, sparking a debate online. Interesting Things About Emojis You May Not Have Known. 

Seahorse Emoji: A Conspiracy Theory?

For the unversed, a sizeable crevice of the internet is convinced about having seen and used the seahorse emoji at some point in their life. However, the emoji cannot be found in the emoticon section of any keyboard. Was it an Apple thing? Did the company discontinue it? Or was it available on Android? Well, surprisingly, to many, the seahorse emoji never existed. The whole conspiracy theory started on Reddit a few years ago when someone posted, “Anyone else remember the seahorse emoji?”

The Viral Reddit Post:

Anyone else remember the seahorse emoji

by inMandelaEffect

The viral post sparked a massive debate in the comments, with people arguing over what they remember, with majority recalling it as facing left. However, the colour of the seahorse in these conversations varied from yellow to orange to green and even pink. Now, the conversation has moved to X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram and TikTok. Are You Using Them Right? Most Commonly Misunderstood Emojis Explained. 

Was There Ever a Seahorse Emoji?

I know for a fact there was a seahorse emoji - Heres why

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A lot of social media users took on X with a picture of a yellow seahorse facing left, which first took over Reddit conversations. Ticks all the boxes, right? Well, no, as it turns out, this was the MSN messenger emoji for the seahorse, not the Apple one. There is another image that shows the seahorse emoticon in blue, which is reportedly a Skype version of the emoji. How To Make BTS Purple Heart, Korean Finger Heart and More? Learn the Global Love Language for Your Favourite K-Pop Idol. 

The Mandela Effect

Did these people collectively dream about the seahorse emoji? As bizarre as it may sound, it could be a possible explanation. It’s called the Mandela Effect. The Medical News Today defines the Mandela Effect as widespread false memories that a large number of individuals believe. “The Mandela Effect is a group of people misremembering a historical event or person,” as defined in the journal. Fiona Broome, a paranormal researcher and author, coined the term in 2009.

The Seahorse Emoji Never Existed!

Internet Is Not Convinced

Robber and Seahorse Emojis

It's Hard To Believe

The Seahorse Emoji

The Mandela Effect!

It appears that enough people have talked about remembering a seahorse emoji that its existence and ensuring removal have now become a collective delusion. While the seahorse emoji, if there was ever one, cannot be found, people on the internet did not hesitate to come up with strikingly similar depictions of what it allegedly looks like. So, do you remember using this ‘missing emoji’ too?

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