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What it signals here

reaction meaning

Used in comments to signal being overwhelmed by noise, drama, or unwanted information.

comment use

Boomers may misread it as a general 'hearing issues' emoji; younger users use it more ironically.

boomer interpretation

Likely interpreted literally as referring to someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, with little ironic connotation.

group use

Used in disability support groups, senior hearing-loss communities, and occasionally in humor groups.

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