Author: Priscilla Blum
For years, members of the Facebook community longed for a “dislike” button to use as a joke, as a vehicle for passive aggression, or out of actual discomfort. But once again, Facebook has gone above and beyond with a new feature: Facebook reactions.
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Launched on Wednesday, this new feature allows users to respond to Facebook posts with a series of six new reactions: love, haha, yay, wow, sad, and angry. So instead of dishing out a “like” on a friend’s status, users now have the option to express themselves through a range of emotions – albeit a very limited one.
I can’t help but realistically wonder how necessary these features are. The “love” button seems kind of overenthusiastic (and probably only appropriate for a picture of puppies). Meanwhile, the “wow” feature will either replace the “why are you so perfect” and “omg soooo stunning” comments on your BFF’s profile pictures, or be used sarcastically. I have a feeling, though, that the “like” button will remain the classic acknowledgement of virtual approval, and the safest – unless you’re creepily stalking someone in the middle of the night.
However, Facebook missed a few key reactions. Here’s a list of the reactions every Cornell student would use on a daily basis:
Exhausted: When you make it to your 8AM while running on two hours of sleep.
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Panic: When you realize you have a prelim tomorrow and have no idea what’s going on in class
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Shiver: When it gets slightly warm out… but then randomly starts to snow again.
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Hangry: When you’re out of BRBs and the dining hall just closed
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Shaken: When the chimes go off in Uris and you feel like you’re experiencing a 5.0 magnitude earthquake
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Awe: For when you realize you go to the best school out there
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So prepare for these feelings all over your newsfeed – and try not to get too emotional.
