@reiver You're right, it started as an internet prank by 4chan. They wanted to trick people into thinking 👌 meant “white power.” It was meant to make liberals and the media look foolish for overreacting to a harmless symbol.

Unfortunately, the prank took a dark turn. Some right-wingers started using the gesture ironically, as a way to troll people. Then, some white supremacists actually adopted the symbol, giving it a real connection to hate.

So, while it began as a hoax, it has been used by some white supremacists to signal their hateful ideology. It's a complicated situation, and it's important to be aware of the potential for this symbol to be used to express hate, even if that wasn't the original intent.