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Man Technologist
man tek-NOL-uh-jist
Definitions
1
People Β· Technology
very common
A male person working on a computer, typically representing programmers, software developers, IT professionals, or anyone working in technology-related fields.
Commonly used to indicate tech work, coding activities, or digital professions. Often used in professional contexts or when discussing tech topics.
Just spent 12 hours debugging this code π¨βπ» Need coffee!
Social media post about work
Starting my new job as a software engineer tomorrow! π¨βπ»
Job announcement on LinkedIn
When the client asks for 'one small change' to the website π¨βπ»π
Tech humor on Twitter
Symbolizes the rise of digital economy jobs and tech culture. Represents the stereotypical image of male dominance in tech industries.
2
People Β· Remote Work
common
A man working remotely or from home on a computer, representing the digital nomad lifestyle or work-from-home culture.
Used to indicate remote working status, digital nomad lifestyle, or working from non-traditional locations.
Day 245 of working from home π¨βπ» My cat is now my supervisor
Instagram story about remote work
Working from Bali this month π¨βπ»ποΈ #DigitalNomad
Travel and work post on social media
Gained significant popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic as remote work became normalized across many industries.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Introduction as part of Unicode 9.0, representing the growing tech workforce globally.
Rise of digital economy and programming as a mainstream career path.
2020
Surge in usage during COVID-19 pandemic as remote work became normalized.
Global shift to work-from-home arrangements during pandemic lockdowns.
2022
Associated with 'quiet quitting' and work-life balance discussions in tech.
Post-pandemic workplace culture shifts and employee empowerment movements.
Cultural Context
Reflects gender imbalance in tech industries where men are overrepresented. Often used alongside π©βπ» in diversity and inclusion discussions.
Symbolizes the rise of programming as a mainstream career and the growing importance of technical skills in the modern economy.
Popular among Millennials and Gen Z who grew up with technology and may work in digital fields. Represents career aspirations for many young people.
Usage spiked during COVID-19 pandemic as remote work became normalized, representing broader shifts in work culture.
Regional Variations
India
Widely used to represent the large IT services industry and growing tech sector. Often associated with outsourcing and global tech workforce.
United States
Often associated with Silicon Valley tech culture and startup environments. Frequently used to represent software engineers and programmers.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used more literally to indicate professional status or current activity. Less likely to appear in casual conversations.
Gen_Z: Used ironically in memes about coding struggles and tech education. Often paired with trending tech topics like AI and blockchain.
Older: Limited usage, primarily in professional contexts or when communicating with younger family members about work.
Millennials: Commonly used professionally to indicate tech work identity. Frequently appears in work-life balance and remote work discussions.
Common Combinations
π¨βπ»π€
Exhausted programmer or tech worker falling asleep at computer.
Represents burnout culture and long hours common in tech industry.
π¨βπ»β
Programmer fueled by coffee while coding.
References stereotype of developers consuming large amounts of caffeine.
π¨βπ»π₯
Intense coding session or 'crushing it' at programming work.
Represents productive flow state or solving difficult technical problems.
π¨βπ»π
Remote worker or digital nomad working from anywhere.
Represents location-independent work lifestyle enabled by technology.
Related Emojis
π©βπ»
Female counterpart representing women in technology
π»
Laptop computer, the core tool used by the technologist
π₯οΈ
Desktop computer, alternative work setup for technologists
π¨βπ¬
Man scientist, another technical/STEM profession
π€
Nerd face, stereotypically associated with programmers