Wordless communication (emoticons, emojis, memes, GIFs, JPEGs, and other pictures) has grown exponentially as a result of texting and social networking. It was inevitable that these wordless messages would one day end up in legal proceedings. You may think their meaning is obvious, but the meaning intended by the sender may be different from the way the recipient interprets it. The facts and circumstances, the context surrounding the wordless message, must be examined for meaning. While some appellate courts have issued rulings regarding the meaning of wordless communication, a consensus among the courts is lacking. This class looks at common forms of wordless communication that may be offered as evidence in administrative hearings, and what hearing officials should consider when this occurs.