Oprah Winfrey Has a Different Meaning for This Emoji

She loves the dancer in red, but doesn't know what kind of dancer she is

By Samantha Schnurr Apr 07, 2016 4:18 PMTags
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Oprah Winfrey is an expert on a lot of subjects, but emojis may not be her strongest suit. 

The 62-year-old media maven debuted the May issue of her self-titled magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine, for the publication's first social media-themed edition.

"For me, social media is about spreading the frequency of good vibrations," she described the modern digital process. 

In tandem with the topic, Winfrey shared a few of her favorite emojis, including one thumbs up and two thumbs up to signify "like" and "really like."

While we totally love her third pick, Oprah's reason for the choice is a bit different

"So excited, I'm doing the hula!" she described the miniature figure of the beloved dancer in red. 

We always thought she was a flamenco dancer, not a hula dancer...

Not that we're hating on the interpretation! In fact, there really should be more kinds of dancer emojis.  

After decades in the spotlight, the longtime public figure has finally decided the best way to deal with unwarranted criticism is to turn a blind eye. 

"When the haters show up, I shut down," she wrote in the issue. "I've learned not to respond to negativity. Responding only gives it more voice and power."

Two thumbs up to that motto!