- friend system usage
- Used between close friends who share cultural identity to affirm their bond in snaps and messages.
- streak use
- Occasionally used as a streak emoji between POC friends to signify a particularly meaningful friendship.
- story meaning
- Appears in Snapchat stories celebrating cultural events, pride moments, or friend group achievements.
- snap context
- Sent alongside selfies to say 'we're a team' or 'got your back' in a visually affirming way.