>emojis are more similar to avatars, as in a representation of
>one self.

that's a way to view them. They can be used to represent one's self to a degree but to say that is their explicit purpose would be incorrect.


>a lighter is more similar to a car. something that serves a
>function and purpose.
>
>the color of the car/lilghter does not reflect the color of
>the driver/owner.

Both are tools and both serve a function and purpose and said function or purpose is determined by the owner/user.


>but, like avatars, the color of the emoji is supposed to
>represent the color of the communicator.

Not really. An avatar can represent whatever the user wishes it to. Same for the emoji. It's completely up to the user what it represents.

>that's why it was such a big deal when we got them (black
>emojis) right?

It was?