10 everyday Maltese scenarios that are PERFECT for iPhone’s latest set of emoji

New & now

Apple has just released more than 70 new emoji as part of its newest iOS, and they’re sure to come in handy in these local scenarios!

Sarah Micallef

Broom

You are Maltese and you pride yourself on the cleanliness of your home (and the bit of pavement directly in front of it). How else would you spend your Saturday morning? *broom*

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Freezing face

Waiting half an hour for your small gas heater to produce enough heat to warm your toes in your cold AF Maltese house. *freezing face*

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Goggles

It’s been raining all night and you need to get to your car, which you parked in the main road five minutes away. *goggles*

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Hippopotamus

You’ve just been to nanna’s house and you tell her no ‘thank you, I’ve already eaten’, but she’s having none of that. *hippopotamus*

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Infinity sign

You’ve just dropped a selfie with your SO, captioned #mieghu #boyf #2gether4ever. *infinity sign*

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Kangaroo

Your Maltese-Australian family members are coming to Malta on holiday and their accent is hilarious… or that strange steak you bought from Miracle Foods. *kangaroo*

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Lobster

Ah come on, you’re Maltese and you tan! Your skin doesn’t easily burn, so there’s really no need for sun screen on your beach day. *lobster*

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Mosquito

You’re trying to sleep. You’re at a beach BBQ. You’re having a meal al fresco. You’re absolutely anywhere in the Maltese Islands in summer. *mosquito*

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