- stream usage
- Used in streams by LGBTQ+ content creators to signal identity and create a safe, affirming community. Appears in stream titles or 'about' sections of queer streamers.
- emote mapping
- May correspond to custom channel emotes on LGBTQ+ streamers' channels, unlocked for subscribers as a symbol of community identity and allyship.
- chat meaning
- Spammed in chat when a streamer comes out, announces a relationship, or shares queer-positive content. Also used by viewers to signal their own identity.
- clip context
- Clips of sweet or funny same-sex couple moments on stream are often titled or tagged with this emoji when shared on social media.
- subscriber context
- Some LGBTQ+ streamers use this emoji in subscriber welcome messages or tier benefit descriptions to signal a queer-affirming community space.