- meme usage
- Used in meme replies to signal selective deafness to bad opinions or unwanted discourse.
- sarcasm patterns
- Quote-tweeted onto loud, controversial takes with no additional text โ implying total ignorance of the argument.
- quote tweet context
- Used to dismiss a tweet without engaging, implying the user literally cannot hear what's being said.
- trending context
- Spikes during Deaf Awareness Week or viral ASL content moments.
- reply use
- Dropped as a one-emoji reply to signify 'I have chosen not to process this.'