I’ve been working on a kaomoji generator. It’s a simple tool that allows you to generate kaomojis for instant messaging.
Another reason why I prefer to use kamojis is a form of counter-positioning to the repeated LLM churn you see online. Especially the way LLMs have picked up the once-sacred em-dash, now you see it everywhere, and has ruined the artistic novelty that came with it’s usage. All the pride I once had when I selectively used the em-dash has been corrupted by the dark-forest of AI generated outputs. Especially online, on the internet, we have more content generated by the LLMs, than by humans themselves.
So, expressing your emotion with a ’(╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻’ is a form of counter-positioning. Atleast for a while, you retain the advantage.
Try combining different emotional states like “excited” + “embarrassed” to get unique combinations like ₍ᐢ.ˬ.ᐢ₎♡
You can find the kaomoji-generator GitHub repository with the full source code and implementation details. The project uses Next.js with TypeScript and features:
- Customizable emotion/intensity parameters (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
- Copy-paste functionality with keyboard shortcuts
- Dark/light mode support that respects system preferences
- Mobile-first responsive design for messaging apps
Found a typo or want to suggest changes? Send a PR on GitHub
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