# Real Life Emoticon Parodies Comedienne Molly Mulshine Creates a Video Using Real Life Emoticons By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-03-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molly-mulshine References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/amyodell/what-emojis-look-like-irl) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Sa9BQKlUKek) Most of us have had our share of real life 'lols' when using emoticons in conversations, but comedienne Molly Mulshine has taken things a step further. The funny lady has created a video which explores what it would be like if we used [emoticons in real life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaomoji-drawer). In the hilariously quirky video, two girlfriends talk about planning a night out. The girls' facial expressions, combined with the swooshing message alert sound that pops up every time they use an emoticon, make for a sharp and at times bizarre comedy. The girls use props like lipstick and high-heels plushies as '[real-life emoticons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sega-emojam)' to signify going out to a club and giant cocktails before things take a slightly wacky turn (as they often do when one is using emoticons) and a ghost and a guy on skis pop up. This video is a hilarious take on this generations love of the [smiley communicative devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojitalk). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Real-life Emoticon Communication:** Exploring the use of real-life emoticons in communication opens up an opportunity to develop innovative ways to enhance non-verbal expression in everyday interactions. - **Humorous Emoticon Parodies:** Creating comedic videos that parody the use of emoticons in real life presents an opportunity for entertainment companies to produce engaging and relatable content. - **Generation Z Communication Styles:** Analyzing the love for emoticons among Generation Z can provide insights into their unique communication preferences and open up opportunities for businesses to develop products and services tailored to this target market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can harness the popularity of emoticons to create humorous and engaging content that resonates with audiences. - **Communication Technology:** The field of communication technology can explore the integration of real-life emoticons into digital platforms to enhance non-verbal communication in virtual interactions. - **Market Research:** Market research companies can delve into the preferences and behaviors of Generation Z regarding emoticons to provide insights for businesses looking to target this demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emoji Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedmoji.md) - [Streaming Service Emoticons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-4.md) - [Social Animated Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinko.md) - [Expansive Emoticon Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amicons.md) - [Tactile Braille Emoticons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-emoticons.md) - [Personalized Animated Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omoji.md) - [Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojiless.md) - [Emotion-Driven Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat.md) - [Real-Life Emoji Ambassadors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-tam.md)