Article:
»I’m so Pogged I’ve Got Pog-Juice Seeping out of My Eyes!«

Author(s): Lemmes, Marcel

Abstract

The present article explores the affective and communal dimensions of emoji as semiotic resources in digital communication. From a media studies perspective, the author analyzes the usage of emoji on the live streaming platform Twitch and the community chat platform Discord. In exploring the specific affordances these media platforms provide, a comprehensive framework for examining the usage of emoji within these and related contexts is established. The framework takes into consideration emoji’s pictorial qualities, their role as signs, and their intersemiotic embeddedness within digital platforms. Additionally, the article emphasizes the importance of cultural and contextual knowledge in understanding emoji usage. By integrating these elements, the article aims to shed light on the multifaceted nature of emoji and their significance in fostering affective and communal interactions within online communities. It also points toward a broader transdisciplinary perspective that could further enrich an understanding of the social/communal functions of emoji, such as research on internet memes and fandom.

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Lemmes, Marcel: »I’m so Pogged I’ve Got Pog-Juice Seeping out of My Eyes!«. In: IMAGE. Zeitschrift für interdisziplinäre Bildwissenschaft, Jg. 19 (2023), Nr. 2, S. 263-280. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.25969/mediarep/22340.
@ARTICLE{Lemmes2023,
 author = {Lemmes, Marcel},
 title = {»I’m so Pogged I’ve Got Pog-Juice Seeping out of My Eyes!«},
 year = 2023,
 doi = "\url{http://dx.doi.org/10.25969/mediarep/22340}",
 volume = 19,
 address = {Köln},
 journal = {IMAGE. Zeitschrift für interdisziplinäre Bildwissenschaft},
 number = 2,
 pages = {263--280},
}
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