You are correct in saying that an emoticon for this expression needs to be made, however I don't know if this work quite fits the expression. Like the work that you linked to in your deviation description, this emoticon is more poking with a pole, rather than capturing the idea that even with a ten foot pole you wouldn't touch something.

In terms of technique, your shading is fantastic and the animation is solid. I would have liked to see some expression on the blue emote suggesting hesitation or disgust or something along those lines. An expression like that would have helped capture the essence of statement without over-complicating the emoticon.

Overall, this is a fine emoticon. I think that you have a very good start on truly capturing the expression in an original and aesthetically pleasing way. With a little more focus on the story of the 10-foot pole expression, I think you can mold this into an simple-enough emoticon usable in conversation. That said, congratulations on a fine deviation. I look forward to seeing what other emoticon ideas you work with.

Wow. I find this to be quite funny. Great Job. I like how the impressions of the emoticons give the observer the impression that the blue emoticons is annoying the green emoticon. To funny. Though I would like to know...How do you create these? I understand it is digital, but are they difficult to make? How long did it take for you to make this piece? If no one has favored this piece I will be suprised. Very Original. I hope you make more like this. It will make those who like the funny emoticons go crazy, literally. Great Job again!