Zlango.com - Talking Pictures: Chat with Icons

Sometimes words just aren"t enough which is why there"s Zlango, an icon based language. The Israel based company has created over 200 icons to express anything. If you visit the site you can see whole stories told in Zlango. Little Red Riding, for instance, is told via a series of cute, nail-sized pics which thoroughly yet easily express the poor girl"s plight. Zlango adds zest to your SMS or IM chats. Your friends can even create their own secret Zlango code. Zlango messages can be embedded in your blog or posted on your profile. It"s international too, as those cheery icons express themselves universally; however text can be appended to each message should the user feel an explication is needed. Just go to the website to create your ZLango message; if you use a mobile you can download the Zangulator to send icons directly from your phone. Zlango"s incredibly simple, yet fun. It"s absolutely free too.

"Zlango has created a new, inspiring icon based language which transforms web and mobile messaging into an expressive, juicy, colorful icon-based experience.

Zlango"s iconic language is expressive and simple. It"s a great complement to chatting or SMS. There"s a good chance for merchandising and integration with other services.

Is this simply a silly tool without much potential? Is it too limited in its application?