- friend system usage
- Sent to close friends when venting about a chaotic situation or to set the mood for a dramatic story snap.
- streak use
- Occasionally used as a streak emoji by friends who bond over drama or shared chaotic energy.
- story meaning
- Posted to signal a bad day, actual storm outside, or as aesthetic filler for moody snaps.
- snap context
- Sent alongside photos of rain-streaked windows or dark skies — the 'staying in' announcement snap.