Donald Trump Poop Emoji Pin, 2020

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Artifact Overview

The first "poop emoji" appeared on the 1997 J-Phone, becoming widespread in 2007 when Google developed the ability for Gmail users to insert it into emails. Google Doodle's Ryan Germick is credited with adding a smiling face to this emoji. Throughout 2016-2020, former President Donald Trump's face was often superimposed by artists onto this emoji, expressing unhappiness with his policies.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pin (Jewelry)

Date Made

2020

Creators

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2020.191.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Enamel (Fused coating)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.25 in
Width: 1.875 in
Length: 0.5 in

Inscriptions

on packaging: DONALD TRUMP / POOP EMOJI ENAMEL PIN / BY NICK LACKE ART