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Hey Moji Maniacs!
Today's Emoji-A-Day post bucks one tradition and cuddles up to another! (very carefully!) 😮
Forget the groundhogs, today is also Hedgehog Day and we are celebrating the OG weather forecasters – hedgehogs! These spiky cuties, with hearts as red as lipstick kisses, deserve their own special day. 🦔
Did you know they were originally used in Europe for hundreds of years to predict spring until 1887 when they were officially replaced by the groundhog? The ursurpers don't even have their own emoji! 🚫
Today is also National Wear Red Day, reminding us to prioritize heart health. We are combining the cuteness and fun of hedgehogs with the importance of heart health in a unique way – Go Fast, Wear Red, Run Blue! (in honor of our fav hedgehog!) 🧑🦽❤️💙
Just as hedgehogs are different than groundhogs, we all have our own unique qualities. It's healthy for your heart to embrace your personal individuality and celebrate what makes you special, just like Sonic the Hedgehog (our fav hedgehog) embraces his speed!⚡
Below are are some fun trivia bits and bytes to commemorate the day - have fun, enjoy the day, and stay speedy! 🏃👩🦼🏃♀️
✅ QUICK MOJI BITS & BYTES ✅
- Hedgehog History - Did you know the Romans believed hedgehogs could predict earthquakes? Talk about ancient spiky seismologists! 🫨
- Kissable Quills - Hedgehogs roll into prickly balls for defense, but their snouts are quite kissable! 💋
- Hedgehog Heroes - These insectivores munch on harmful pests like slugs, bugs, and beetles, making them valuable garden allies. 🪲🐛
- Did you know - Hedgehogs can roll up into a ball for protection, but they can also climb trees and swim! 🌳🌊
- Hedgehog Fun Facts - Their spiky coat is actually made of modified hairs - not quills, and they can smell up to 75 times better than humans! 🦔
- Sonic boom - The video game "Sonic the Hedgehog" helped popularize hedgehogs worldwide, making them Internet stars that millions adore! 🤩
- Hedgehog History - Did you know hedgehogs have been around for over 15 million years? Talk about evolutionary awesomeness! 🧬
- Spiky Superpowers - Hedgehogs are immune to some snake venom! Imagine facing a cobra with nothing but prickles! 🐍
- Hibernation Hero - Hedgehogs can lower their body temperature and heart rate to survive harsh winters. Talk about a power nap! 🔋💤
- Sonic Boom! - The "Sonic the Hedgehog" franchise has sold over 360 million copies worldwide. That's a lot of speedy blue blurs! ⏩
Bonus Byte
- Heart Health - Since 2003, the American Heart Association encourages everyone to wear red on the first Friday of February to raise awareness about heart disease. 💄🧣👠
🎆 INSPIRATION QUOTES OF THE DAY 🎆
~ Gotta go fast! ~
- Sonic the Hedgehog
~ A healthy heart is a happy heart ~
- Suzy Sassem
~ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken ~
- Oscar Wilde
Additional Tips
- Include a link to a reputable organization that helps hedgehogs, like the British Hedgehog Society.
- Use relevant visuals, like photos or GIFs, to make your post more engaging.
- Respond to comments and questions to build a community around your post.
🌈 GET YOUR CREATIVITY ON 🌈
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Moji Mashup 🦔 + 💋 = ?
In this Moji Mashup, we paired the adorable Hedgehog 🦔 emoji with the Kiss Mark 💋 emoji - to show the wearing red love we gave to our beloved Hedgehog! Check out our Facebook or head over to Pinterest to the fun we got into in today's Google Emoji Kitchen escapades! -
Hedgehog on Emojipedia 🦔
Dig into the hedgehog description and tech origin details, and unique emoji design versions across different platforms at Emojipedia, the ultimate emoji encyclopedia! 📚📲
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Playlist - Get your heart pumping with our Go Fast - Wear Red - Run Blue Playlist ❤️🔥
- Live & Learn - Crush 40
- Kiss Mark - Mingginyu, Nonebart
- Tokyo Drift - Teriyaki Boyz
- Wild Heart - Keith Urban
- Style (Taylor's Version) - Taylor Swift
- Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
- Life is a Highway - Rascal Flatts
- The Lady in Red - Chris de Burgh
- Macarena - Los del Río
- Fast - Luke Perry
Drop your addtional Go Fast - Wear Red - Run Blue Playlist suggestions in the comments below, and who knows, your fave jam might be added to the mix! 🎶
Celebrate your (and others) unique quirks and wear red for healthy hearts this Hedgehog Day! Share your stories and creations using #MojiChallenge and inspire others to shine bright! See ya for tomorrow's emoji adventure! 🎉 Keep believing in yourself! We believe in you! ✨
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