{Maybe that's what emojis were invented for in the first place, and I've just been using them wrong. They're not there to convey thoughts in a fun way; they're there to lie to your mum.}
The quote reflects a humorous take on the purpose of emojis, suggesting that they might have been created not just for fun or expression, but to serve a more subversive role, like deceiving someone, particularly one's mother. This ironically highlights how emojis can transform communication into something more playful or disingenuous, depending on the context in which they are used.
In the broader context of the book "I Owe You One"...