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How do I use the Emotion Poppy?

View the colours of the stained-glass Emotion Poppy to see which ones are brighter over time. When a colour on the stained-glass poppy shines brighter than the others, it means more people are sharing social media posts with that emotion at that time.

Click on a coloured section of the stained-glass Emotion Popp, or any of the 6 emotion labels underneath, to view the related social media posts shared by members of the public.

What is the purpose of the Emotion Poppy?

The Emotion Poppy displays the sentiments expressed in social media posts that members of the public share using the #HonourTheirSpirit hashtag or when they visit the Australian War Memorial.

How are emotions allocated to social media posts?

The words and emojis featured in the social media posts are analysed and 1 or more emotions are assigned. There are 6 key emotions we have identified in social media posts, and these are represented by the 6 colours featured in the stained glass window. Learn more about the 6 emotions featured in the Emotion Poppy.

Why do the colours change?

When a colour on the stained-glass poppy shines brighter than the others, it means more people are sharing social media posts with that emotion at that time. You can Learn more about the 6 emotions featured in the Emotion Poppy.

Can I have my social media posts featured on the Emotion Poppy?

Yes! Share your photos, stories and reflections on Twitter and Instagram using the #HonourTheirSpirit hashtag. You can also tag the Australian War Memorial using @AWMemorial. 

To share your photos with us on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/AustWarMemorial and find one of our posts featuring the #HonourTheirSpirit hashtag. Publish a comment underneath, including your photo, and it will feature in the Emotion Poppy.