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Emoticon-Based TV Recaps

This Breaking Bad Summary Takes Emotional Creative Liberties

— August 18, 2013 — Pop Culture
This Breaking Bad summary of season 5.5 episode 1 is done entirely in emojis.

New York-based Zoe Mendelson is a long form emoticon expert. Katy Perry, whose new music video for 'Roar' is done in emojis, and Aziz Ansari, who wants to make an emoji-based film, are also recognized experts.

Previously, Mendelson has done interpretations of Frank Ocean's 'Thinking 'Bout You' and the literary classic Lolita. Her expressive and extended story telling is creative and silly. In her most recent work, she takes on the 'Blood Money' Breaking Bad episode in ten parts. She also includes a 'Previously on' installment and a casting legend. Luckily, this series does not include spoilers. It is only discernible to those who have seen the episode and are familiar with the show.
Trend Themes
1. Emoticon-based Storytelling - Opportunity for brands to create engaging content and connect with their audience using emoticons as a creative form of storytelling.
2. Emoji-based Entertainment - Emerging trend of using emojis in various forms of entertainment, such as music videos and films, creating new opportunities for innovative and interactive storytelling experiences.
3. Emoticon Interpretation of Popular Media - Growing interest in expressing and summarizing popular media, like TV shows and songs, through emoticons, presenting opportunities for creative content creators to capture audience attention.
Industry Implications
1. Marketing and Advertising - Opportunity for brands to incorporate emoticon-based storytelling in their marketing campaigns to better engage with their target audience and drive brand awareness.
2. Entertainment and Media - Entertainment industry can explore the use of emojis in creating unique and interactive content experiences that resonate with audiences and enhance their entertainment consumption.
3. Digital Content Creation - Opportunity for content creators to leverage emoticons and emojis as a form of expression to captivate and entertain their audience, driving increased viewership and engagement.
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