Brittany wants its emoji and intends to make it known until February 9 on Twitter. - J. Gicquel / 20 Minutes

  • The campaign for a Breton flag emoji ended on Sunday evening on Twitter.
  • The operation was a great success with more than 405,000 emojis generated on the social network in a month.
  • Unsurprisingly, the Bretons or lovers of Brittany fully support the process.
  • Other internet users on the other hand find it ridiculous and futile, mocking the chauvinistic side of the Bretons.

He suddenly disappeared from the screens Sunday evening shortly after midnight. Appearing on January 13 on Twitter, the Breton flag emoji has meanwhile invaded the social network with 405.886 #emojibzh generated. A real surge therefore, in which even Emmanuel Macron, Jean-Yves Le Drian or Riad Sattouf participated in the last hours.

In the final stretch, the Elysée Palace decides for the #emojibzh emoji! 👏 pic.twitter.com/8uH8r77C8p

- emojibzh (@emojibzh) February 9, 2020

Who likes storms here ☝🏻 # emojibzh pic.twitter.com/LiV0Zofajb

- Riad Sattouf (@RiadSattouf) February 9, 2020

If the communication operation of the Brittany region was a tremendous success, there is no guarantee that the gwenn ha du will definitely get his emoji. It will be necessary to wait until April with the examination of the Breton application by Unicode, a consortium gathering the giants of the Web and which is responsible for validating the creation of new emojis. Pending the final response, which should fall in early 2021, 20 Minute asked its internet users to find out what they thought of Brittany's fight to get its emoji. Selected pieces.

A plus for "the international influence of the region"

When it comes to defending their region or showing their flag around the world, the Bretons are undoubtedly the first. It is therefore not a surprise to see them fully support the creation of a Breton emoji. "It's essential," says Fanch. It's like the flags you see at all events, festivals, matches around the world. It is belonging to a land, to a culture. If it is created I would use it every day ”.

When I realize that this is my last Tweet #EmojiBZH & #GwenHaDu 😩 Strongly 2021! pic.twitter.com/pYrB1AB2Pu

- Port d'Attache Bretagne (@LePortdAttache) February 9, 2020

Many thus boast the Breton identity which would be further reinforced with an emoji, "a form of modern culture", according to Marie. "It is important for sentimental reasons of course," says Cécile. But also for the international influence of the region, for tourism. It's good to be able to be identified very quickly. ”

A breach open for other regions?

Others also believe that emojis should open, as for countries, to regional flags. "It will always be better than these fruits which abound and which few people must use on a daily basis," quipped Nelly78 on Facebook.

Well ... this one, it is posed! 😉 # emojibzh #GwennHaDu pic.twitter.com/sk3yAD0ERq

- Jesse Loquen ➕ (@JesseLoquen) February 9, 2020

In their fight, the Bretons can also count on the support of internet users outside the region like Martin Goegler. "I support the Bretons in their approach and would even be of the opinion that other identity regions follow suit like Corsica, Alsace or the Basque Country", indicates this internet user, who sees it as a means of defending "a culture local in danger ”. "We too want our emoji! "Underlines Jean-Michel, Vendéen. An anonymous surfer claims, in a tone of humor, "that of Vénissieux".

A futile fight for some Internet users

Always quick to defend their region and display their colors, the Bretons also annoy more than one. "His emoji, his regional language, his flag ... How annoying all these chauvinists! ", Frédéric gets carried away on Twitter. "They always need to make it clear that they are unique and better than others," says Kick75. Loïc also finds Britain's approach "ridiculous", believing that it should not "fall into the trap of regionalism".

For others, creating an emoji seems like a very futile fight. "Are there no other fights to fight?" Green algae, slurry, intensive farming, are we talking about it or not? Asks Did81. On Facebook, Philippe concludes the discussions with a small humorous spade. "If this is the one and only thing that makes Britons unhappy in this world, then they are right!" "

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