I've tried several times but can't replicate this problem at all 
The only way I can wipe out my text with an emotion is if I select all the text first and then click an emotion. (screengrab attached)
Are you experiencing this problem in the blue template only?
The only way I can wipe out my text with an emotion is if I select all the text first and then click an emotion. (screengrab attached)
Are you experiencing this problem in the blue template only?