frequently used on maori social media as a representation of their culture.

there isn’t any emoji designed specifically for the maori in the “basic pack” on iOS (e.g. no maori flag).

“Powerful Haka send off 🌀❤️“ (IG: maoriworldwide)

🌀 by cafeauchatnoir January 23, 2023

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The blue cyclone emoji known as, “🌀“ is typically used on tiktok to refer to the game community Life Is Strange.

For example someone's user may be “Dan🌀🦋“.

🌀 by silliemillie_302 August 19, 2024

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Cyclone Emoji (🌀)

An emoji commonly used to discreetly identify pedophiles. It bears a resemblance to the "boy lover" symbol; a swirly blue triangle.

Remember not to baselessly accuse people, as lots of people use this emoji simply for aesthetic purposes. Check for other things on their page that may hint to involvement with this sort of thing. Additionally, feel free to warn people that the emoji could be taken out of context (although we shouldn't stop using the emoji, as that would be surrendering it to them)

The Cyclone Emoji (🌀) is usually used in bios. Here's an example of a layout

Dave, lvl 20

🍬🌀🎒
Cheese pizza lover

Cyclone Emoji (🌀) by artisticDisgrace October 8, 2022

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