- friend system usage
- Added to friend names or bitmoji setups to signal shared LGBTQ+ identity between friends. Used as a quiet affirmation within close friend groups.
- streak use
- Sometimes incorporated into streak messages between queer friends as a daily affirmation of shared identity and friendship.
- story meaning
- Posted in stories during Pride Month, at pride events, or alongside coming-out content. Queer teens use it to signal identity to trusted friends before making broader announcements.
- snap context
- Used in snaps from pride parades, LGBTQ+ events, and celebrations. Often paired with rainbow filters available on the platform during Pride Month.