No Nerd Emoji!
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#1601
Teddy is right, shame on Apple. Way to go Teddy.Michael Cocksedge (Wasaga Beach, 2023-12-02)
#1605
It’s the right thing to do!! ❤️Irene Wreding (Kumla, 2023-12-02)
#1612
It is important & I wear glasses too and I stand by what he means.Alicia Purewal (Bradford , 2023-12-02)
#1614
totally agree about this youngster i finds its offends me atleast change the teeth the glasses were goodDamob Jesso (Paradise , 2023-12-02)
#1621
I thoroughly agree with Teddy,and furthermore, think that emojis which are derogatory and humiliating and, encourage name-calling, are another form of bullying.Amanda Gilliard (Belper, 2023-12-02)
#1623
I fully agree, I too wear glasses at 77 and I reject any implied meaning that I am a 'nerd.'Lyn McConchie (Norsewood, 2023-12-02)
#1624
I hope for a better tomorrowEvan Peterson (Lander, 2023-12-02)
#1633
The stereotyping of people who wear glasses is tired and lame - how about someone wearing glasses who is cool, confident, and comfortable with their appearance for a change?!Dave Dravitzki (Napier , 2023-12-02)
#1636
Genius emoji is far betterMarian Schut (Heppen, 2023-12-02)
#1638
I support Teddy. I'm old enough to be his grandma but recall the impact of being called specky four-eyes when I was eleven because I wore glasses. It's time this trope of so-called nerds was consigned to the dustbin of history. Well done Teddy for highlighting what is, in reality, a form of discrimination.D Hague (Oldham, 2023-12-02)
#1639
There shouldn't be stigma around wearing glasses and nerds shouldn't look stupid. ByHeather McKenzie (Waikanae, 2023-12-02)
#1643
🤓Kevin Martinez (Bremerton, 2023-12-02)
#1645
The emoji is unnecessaryJaeme Baker (Rangiora , 2023-12-02)
#1649
I’m signing because I completely agree with Teddy! Two of my children wear glasses and I am signing the petition on their behalf. People who wear glasses deserve more than one emoji with negative connotations.Shelley Hilsdon (Chesham, 2023-12-02)
#1652
Teddy is absolutely right, do glasses wearing people better Apple!Maja Canham (Cressy, 2023-12-02)
#1659
I agree that the current nerd emoji needs a revamp. And I love this new design!Ethan Oberholtzer (Phoenix, 2023-12-02)
#1661
My son wears glasses and agrees with Teddy it makes him sad too!Kirsty Riddell (Edinburgh, 2023-12-02)
#1662
Mijn dochter draagt een bril en vindt het ook beledigendFemke Kernor (Kinrooi , 2023-12-02)
#1665
Bravo Teddy 💪🤓Laïla D (Brussels , 2023-12-02)
#1668
I agreeEvelyn Ferrando (Talca, 2023-12-02)
#1674
teddy es weonBig Falopas (santiago, 2023-12-02)
#1676
Looks cool, and i am making something like this right now (sadly im not apple employee)Nikita Maslov (Kyiv, 2023-12-02)
#1677
I've worn glasses since Elementary School and think that the term "Genius" or at least "Smart" would be better than"Nerd" to describe the emoji. Also something closer to Teddy's drawing could make a better emoji because not everyone who might need glasses might also need dental work done (and vice versa). Your current emoji probably disses not one but two groups of people (especially children). Your emoji could be cute without making groups of people (especially children) having to deal with unintended bullying by their peers. In a world filled with sensitive subjects, we all need a lot more kindness toward others. Thank you.Barbara Barger (Penetanguishene, ON, 2023-12-02)
#1678
I agree with Teddy and believe the “nerd emoji” is offensive and could be better designedMarilian Moore (Denver, 2023-12-02)
#1679
I wear glasses and as a teacher I would hate to think that children (or anyone) who need glasses would be put off by negative images like this. It’s rude and offensive.Hilary Rodley (Thames, 2023-12-03)
#1681
I too wear glasses and I’m glad someone is finally trying to change it.Brandon Morris (Ashland , 2023-12-03)
#1682
I'm signing because I agree with what is being ask, the emoji can be really offensive and very stereotypical thing.Francisca Barrera (Santiago , 2023-12-03)
#1684
I have always felt embarrassed by this emoji. My one teacher had it hanging on a plaster in the corner of the classroom for absolutely no reason and every time I saw it I felt completely embarrassed. I wear contacts now, but I always thought that even though most of the people that I know that are nerds (myself included) have glasses or contacts, it is not ok to have the teeth with it. It is insensitive and has absolutely no purpose in being there. Your version/name is much better.Alex Segal (Pittsburgh, 2023-12-03)
#1688
Signing because I don’t want glasses to be associated with being a Nerd (although I have worn glasses all my life and I am a Nerd lol)Madeleine Griffin (Brampton , 2023-12-03)
#1689
I wear glasses and don't like neither the look nor the name of the nerd emoji!Pär-Johan Goody-Rohdin (Perth, 2023-12-03)
#1695
I agreeLella Christiaens (Brussels, 2023-12-03)
#1698
because of the nerd emoji looks nerdyGino Vroman Vanderghinste (Waregem, 2023-12-03)
#1707
People who wear glasses should be able to be whatever kind of person they really are - they shouldn't be labelled as nerds.Helen Oliver (Letchworth , 2023-12-03)
#1713
I’m signing this because he is right! Have taught for over 30!years and can’t tell you how many children are so self conscious about wearing glasses… this doesn’t help at all.Paula Hale (Cambridge , 2023-12-03)
#1714
My sweet and clever granddaughter has glasses and is waiting for braces. I hope that this emoji will be replaced before it hurts more children.Clement Vanderperren (oudenaarde, 2023-12-03)
#1715
арен лгосяКирилл Шилько (Москва, 2023-12-03)
#1716
I'm signin this petition because "nerd emoji" is making genious children fell akward because of their knowledege. Great job Apple :(Maša . (zagreb, 2023-12-03)
#1724
Anche mia figlia porta gli occhiali,trovo la petizione di Teddy davvero bellissimaAnna Debellis (San severo, 2023-12-03)
#1735
Well done Teddy 😁Jamie Wilson (Bangor, 2023-12-03)
#1737
I'm signing because I agree with Teddy.Hannah Lore (Tauranga, 2023-12-03)
#1739
My Child (a girl 11) feels the same.Katrien Allegaert (Brugge, 2023-12-03)
#1746
Солидарен с петицией.Даниил Терещенко (Сургут , 2023-12-03)
#1751
Il le fait pour tous ceux qui peuvent se sentir de la même façon que lui.He is doing it for all the others that might feel the same way he does.
Julie Cossette (Drummondville, 2023-12-03)
#1753
I wholeheartedly agree with change in face and the name. Your reasoning and logic are brilliant. I have worn glasses my entire life and resent this poor image that Apple presents.Kathy Krizan (Hamilton , 2023-12-03)
#1755
People are butthurt about everything these days. Apple, do NOT listen to this kid. Nobody should listen.I only wanted to comment, but these websites don't have option to only comment without signing.
Nes Eri (Liverpool, 2023-12-03)
#1766
Listen to the kids. Remove the buckteeth and change the name — anything that can be seen as offensive is just another weapon in a middle school scenario. If Apple condones calling people who look a certain way “nerd”, this spreads onto classrooms. As a teacher, we swat bullying constantly. Help turn this into a positive, please.Angela Jurgensen (New Westminster, 2023-12-03)
#1768
In 2023 these stereotypes should not exist and be perpetuated. It is extremely offensive to me.Louise Van Tongeren (Christchurch , 2023-12-03)
#1773
Stereotypes are unacceptable for children and adults.Chris Johnson (Pebble Beach, 2023-12-03)
#1774
I think the same of TeddyMatteo Presutto (Brescia, 2023-12-03)
#1778
The nerd emoji takes people back to a time when being considered a nerd was a bad thing and kids who looked like nerds (even ones that weren't actually nerds) got bullied for it. Yes, lets change the nerd emoji to the genious one.Patricia McClain (Surrey, 2023-12-03)
#1780
I agree with the purpose of this petitionNathan Whelan (Hinckley, 2023-12-03)
#1784
I agree with Teddy but most of all I want him to believe that he can fight for his rights and win!!!!Alessandro Morelli (Los Angeles , 2023-12-03)
#1785
He is rightLev Fomin (London, 2023-12-03)
#1789
I had to wear glasses to see the blackboard at primary school - the teacher constantly called me four eyes other kids soon followed. I would actually bury my glasses when I got homeLisa Tua (Christchurch , 2023-12-03)
#1794
I’m signing on behalf of my daughter Sophie as she thinks there should be a range of emojis with glasses that are nice. It’s a shame for people that wear glasses that there’s only an unkind version of people wearing glasses.Tessa Gordelier (Bristol , 2023-12-03)
#1799
Excellent idea!, the world moves thanks to people like you, Teddy!Jose Manuel Menéndez Martin (Boadilla del Monte, 2023-12-03)