Thanks to technology, we don't even need words to communicate how we feel anymore. Just send someone a cartoon facial expression and they'll get the message.
However, a happy or sad face doesn't even cut it sometimes, especially in New York City.
If you suddenly receive a martini emoji at the end of the day, you know you've got some drinking and venting to attend to.
Here are 15 painfully-accurate emojis for real-life NYC situations.
1. Waiting for the L train
Don't breathe too hard in or around the L train. The place reeks of hipster, and you don't want to catch it yourself. I mean, really, there must be something in the PBR. Or those beards. Plus, you never really know who's going to get on in or around Bushwick.
2. Brunch
If you wanted a quaint Sunday breakfast, you came to the wrong city. As soon as you see that “bottomless mimosa” sign out front, just slowly back up and walk away. Everything will be fine-- as long as you don't antagonize the yuppies.
3. Going up on a Tuesday
Word on the streets of NYC is that Tuesdays are the new Fridays-- for the creatives and professionals of this town alike. How posh. So say goodbye to those crowded Fridays and Saturdays filled with those amateurs who can't hold their liquor.
4. St Mark's Place
But seriously, why are there so many Japanese restaurants on St. Mark's? How much sushi can one block take? And whatever happened to JapaDog?
5. Waking up barely remembering what happened last night
What did you do last night? Or, more importantly, what did you not do? There's only one person that knows and you must make amends. So rip off the wristband and grab the rosary, so you can start with a clean slate for next weekend.
6. Tinder a**holes
Aww, poor thing. You said “hi” and I didn't respond? I know you totally deserved a response, since you're such a nice person. But you're right, I'm not that good-looking in all honesty and you just messaged me out of pity.
7. When clipboard people approach you
Oh, you're from the Church of Scientology? What a coincidence! I'm a scientologist, too! Well, look at that, I guess you can just skip me. But, those guys over there totally look like they need some help from us. Peace out, cub scout!
8. Hearing “Showtime!” on the subway
Duck and cover! With any luck, you're sitting far from where those guys and their subway gymnastics. But if you've found yourself sitting near the doors, just hope and pray those performers don't lose their balance.
,9. Subway delays when you're late for work
My alarm didn't go off when it should have, I couldn't find my keys, the dog took forever to go to the bathroom, and the landlord with his broken English had to speak with me. And now the train has to stop due to train traffic?
You bet your ass I'm mad!
10. The moment you find out you have to travel to another borough for that party
How the hell else are we supposed to go from Astoria to Crown Heights, without it taking forever? Honestly, we'd have to leave at midnight just to get home and sleep a decent amount of hours. Anyone got a spare rocket?
11. Hell's Kitchen
Leave it to the gay community to take an already nice neighborhood and make it even nicer! With all those cool restaurants and fun bars (gay and straight) we salute you. Wave that flag!
12. When someone asks you to go across town in the dead of winter
Hmm, I'm not near the L or 7 train, and I'd have to go from Avenue B to 10th Avenue. Hmmm, let's just use that ol' saying: "I fell asleep before I got your text.” Thanks though!
13. Riding the A Train during rush hour
The A train. The friggin' A train. That no-time, dirty-ass, broken-down A. This one just speaks for itself. It's fine. That person's shoulder in my sternum feels great.
14. Rent day approaching
Hmm, rent's due next week and I'm $200 short? How 'bout that?! Maybe someone out there could use my hair, because it would sell for a pretty penny. Everything's fine though. I'm fine... I think.
15. 3 a.m. trips to 2 Bros. Pizza
Oh, 2 Bros. You always know how to help out my broke, drunk-ass self. Thank you for being there when I need to save money or sober up. But screw you for being there when I'm trying to stay thin.
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