- authentic usage
- Used when someone's BeReal captures them in a dark, moody, or late-night setting โ leaning into the authenticity of being a night-person or dramatic personality.
- reaction meaning
- A reaction using this emoji signals 'you are giving main villain energy and I am here for it' or appreciation for someone's dramatic or dark aesthetic in their raw photo.
- friend context
- Used among friend groups who embrace dark or alternative aesthetics, signaling mutual recognition of goth or nocturnal identity.