- meme usage
- Central figure in emoji-only tweet threads that tell stories or describe scenarios involving a Black man as protagonist.
- sarcasm patterns
- Sometimes used ironically in posts about being 'described' in crime reports or tokenism, reflecting awareness of racial bias.
- quote tweet context
- Added to quote tweets celebrating Black male achievements, athletes, artists, or activists.
- trending context
- Surfaces during Black History Month, African heritage celebrations, and in response to viral moments involving Black men.
- reply use
- Used as a hype reply under posts by dark-skinned curly-haired men, especially musicians, athletes, and content creators.