Emojis have helped shape many modern-day events, but distilling meaning into wordless images is as old as humanity.
Two days ago, Hillary Clinton tweeted out the following:
How does your student loan debt make you feel? Tell us in 3 emojis or less.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 12, 2015
Our country currently has around forty million people dealing with student loan debt, seven million of whom have defaulted on their loans. Forget the 40 million, as that number is almost beyond comprehension.
Let's talk about seven million.
Imagine Los Angeles, with its sprawling freeways, palm trees, beaches, and insufferable Lakers fans.