diff --git a/scripts/emoji_shortlist.py b/scripts/emoji_shortlist.py
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+"""prints my favorite emojis"""
+
+* fetch all emojis
+* filter by shortcode
+  * max string length: 7
+  * must be in dictionary:
+"""
+
+def is_in_dict():
+  return True
+
+def is_in_dict():
+  return True