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The first “emote” was invented to communicate disrespect without words. Which is why dancing after a win feels mandatory.

✗ FAKE
Emotes in games are gestures or animations for communication. The claim that the first emote was designed for disrespect is a joke, and emotes serve many social purposes.

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