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Placard Emoji

Unicode Code Point	U+1FAA7 1FAA7
Emoji Name	placard
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji	13.0March 2020
Category	Objects Other Object
Keywords	placardsignprotest

The 🪧 emoji, or "Placard," depicts a sign or board, typically held by hand, used to display a message.

This emoji primarily represents protest, demonstration, public messaging, and advocacy.

It symbolizes freedom of speech, collective action, and the communication of important messages.

It can be used to talk about rallies, protests, public announcements, or simply to convey a message that needs to be seen or heard.

This emoji is commonly used when discussing:

Protests and Demonstrations: To signify rallies, marches, or public gatherings for a cause.
Public Messaging: To represent signs, announcements, or important notices.
Advocacy and Activism: To convey support for a movement or to call for change.
Communication: To highlight a message that needs to be emphasized or displayed prominently.
Warning or Information: In some contexts, it can represent a warning sign or an informational board.

Region	Common Meaning	Additional Notes or Misunderstandings
Global	Protest, public message, sign	Universally understood as a sign used for public display, often in a protest context.
Activism/Social Movements	Voice, demand for change	Strongly associated with social justice, political movements, and public advocacy.
Online Communication	Call to action, awareness	Used to rally support, share information about events, or highlight important issues.
Figurative Use	"Wearing your heart on your sleeve," clear message	Can be used metaphorically to describe someone who openly expresses their views or a message that is very clear.