- meme usage
- Used in reply threads to say someone's argument or achievement deserves absolute respect
- sarcasm patterns
- Deployed sarcastically toward politicians or public figures who appear to be submissive or pandering
- quote tweet context
- Quote tweeted onto impressive posts with 'we kneel' as the only caption
- trending context
- Spikes during racial justice discussions, sports protests, and award season moments
- reply use
- Used as a one-emoji reply to express reverence or mock submission