- meme usage
- Dropped in replies when two male characters, athletes, or celebrities are shipped or seen as inseparable.
- sarcasm patterns
- Used ironically to suggest two male political opponents are secretly allied or in cahoots.
- quote tweet context
- Quote-tweeted onto clips of men showing brotherly affection or surprising same-sex couple moments.
- trending context
- Spikes during Pride Month, LGBTQ+ rights discussions, and whenever a popular male duo goes viral.
- reply use
- Dropped as a one-emoji reply to affirm a post about male friendship, a couple reveal, or a heartwarming male solidarity story.