Hourglass Not Done on Reddit

What it signals here

upvote context

Upvoted when used in comments that sarcastically reference how long something is taking — especially in tech, politics, or gaming subreddits.

community use

Used in waiting threads — e.g., waiting for game releases, movie trailers, court verdicts, or API updates.

subreddit meaning

Common in r/programming (loading/processing), r/relationships (pending decisions), r/nba (in-game countdowns), and r/awaiting.

karma context

High-karma comments often drop a lone ⏳ on threads about overdue promises from companies or creators — maximally relatable.

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