You make fun of others: I knew you'd screw up. The 😛 emoji grins cheekily with its tongue stuck out to playfully create a humorous mood or soften an ironic remark. It helps avoid misunderstandings by showing that the other person should not take the message too seriously. It is also used to make fun of someone or to comment on a situation in a joking way. Equally, it can be used to lighten up jokes, wisecracks, and playful banter among friends and to maintain a lighthearted and casual tone in conversation.