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Kiss: Man, Man
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Definitions
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Relationships Β· Romance
Common
Represents two men kissing, symbolizing romantic love, affection, and intimacy between male partners. Used to express same-sex male relationships, love, and commitment.
Commonly used to represent gay relationships, celebrate LGBTQ+ love, or indicate romantic involvement between men.
Just celebrated our 5-year anniversary! π¨ββ€οΈβπβπ¨ #LoveWins
Social media post about relationship milestone
So happy for you two! π¨ββ€οΈβπβπ¨ When's the wedding?
Comment on engagement announcement
Pride month is here! ππ¨ββ€οΈβπβπ¨
LGBTQ+ celebration message
Part of the LGBTQ+ representation in emoji that emerged as digital platforms embraced more inclusive symbols for diverse relationships.
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Identity Β· Representation
Common
Used as a symbol of LGBTQ+ identity, pride, and visibility. Represents the normalization and celebration of same-sex male relationships in digital communication.
Often appears in contexts of LGBTQ+ advocacy, pride celebrations, and discussions about representation.
Representation matters π¨ββ€οΈβπβπ¨ Thank you for including diverse couples in your ad campaign!
Comment on inclusive advertising
Our company supports love in all forms π³οΈβππ¨ββ€οΈβπβπ¨π©ββ€οΈβπβπ©
Corporate Pride Month message
Significant as part of the expansion of emoji diversity to include different relationship types and sexual orientations.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Introduction of the ZWJ sequence allowing the creation of same-sex couple emojis with kisses.
Growing demand for more inclusive emoji representation of diverse relationships.
2015
Usage surged following the US Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Obergefell v. Hodges decision sparked celebration across social media platforms.
2016
Standardized across major platforms, becoming more consistently rendered.
Tech companies responded to calls for better LGBTQ+ representation in digital communication.
2019
Usage patterns expanded beyond LGBTQ+ communities to broader ally expressions of support.
Mainstreaming of LGBTQ+ acceptance in digital culture.
Cultural Context
Represents a significant milestone in digital inclusion of LGBTQ+ identities. The introduction of same-sex couple emojis acknowledged diverse relationships in mainstream communication tools.
Created using Zero Width Joiner (ZWJ) sequence technology, combining man, heart, kiss, and man emojis into a single character, showcasing how emoji technology evolved to represent complex social concepts.
Emerged during a period of rapid change in LGBTQ+ rights globally, with many countries legalizing same-sex marriage and increasing visibility of gay relationships in media.
Usage varies significantly by region, with higher frequency in areas with stronger legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and more progressive social attitudes.
More readily adopted by younger generations who tend to have more progressive views on sexuality and gender, though usage has expanded across age groups as acceptance grows.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Commonly used across social media, particularly during Pride events. Generally well-accepted in metropolitan areas.
United States
Widely accepted in progressive areas but may be politically charged in conservative regions. Used frequently during Pride month and in LGBTQ+ advocacy contexts.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Increasingly adopted, especially by parents of LGBTQ+ children and allies. Used more deliberately and in specific supportive contexts.
Gen_Z: Used frequently and casually in everyday communication. Often incorporated into memes and TikTok content celebrating diverse relationships and identities.
Older: Less frequent usage, though growing among progressive older adults. Often used to explicitly show support for younger LGBTQ+ family members.
Millennials: Commonly used to express support for LGBTQ+ rights and to celebrate relationships on social media platforms, particularly Instagram and Twitter.
Common Combinations
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Gay pride, LGBTQ+ celebration, or Pride Month festivities.
Commonly used during Pride events and in LGBTQ+ advocacy contexts.
π¨ββ€οΈβπβπ¨π
Gay engagement, wedding, or marriage proposal.
Celebrates same-sex marriage milestones, particularly significant in countries where it's recently legalized.
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Perfect or ideal gay relationship, often with admiration.
Used to express support for gay relationships or to celebrate relationship goals.
π¨ββ€οΈβπβπ¨π
Celebrating a gay relationship milestone or achievement.
Used for anniversaries, engagements, or other significant relationship events.
π¨ββ€οΈβπβπ¨β¨
Magical or special gay relationship moment.
Often used to highlight special moments or to add emphasis to relationship posts.
Related Emojis
π©ββ€οΈβπβπ©
Female equivalent showing two women kissing
π¨ββ€οΈβπ¨
Same couple without the kiss element
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Generic kissing couple, often assumed to be heterosexual
π³οΈβπ
Pride flag, often used alongside to represent LGBTQ+ identity
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Used to express love, often appears in similar contexts