- reaction meaning
- Used in comments to celebrate female friendships, tag a best friend, or show support for LGBTQ+ content, though usage varies widely by user demographic.
- comment use
- Frequently used by women to tag their best friends in friendship memes and throwback photos. Older users may use it purely for platonic friend tagging.
- boomer interpretation
- Most commonly read as 'two girlfriends hanging out' in the platonic sense. LGBTQ+ connotations are often missed by older users who interpret it as simple friendship.
- group use
- Used in women's empowerment groups, LGBTQ+ Facebook communities, and female friendship groups as a symbol of sisterhood and support.