The 'Hairline' emote depicts a person pointing at or drawing attention to their receding hairline or hairline in general. It's commonly used to playfully mock or point out someone's hairline issues, particularly when a streamer or someone on stream has a noticeably high or receding hairline.
Origin
This emote appears to have originated from the broader internet meme culture around receding hairlines and male pattern baldness jokes. It became popular on platforms like 7TV, BTTV (BetterTTV), or FFZ (FrankerFaceZ) as an extension emote. The specific person in the emote appears to be pointing at their own hairline while wearing glasses, creating a relatable and humorous image for viewers who enjoy light-hearted appearance-based humor.
When to use
The Hairline emote is typically used in Twitch chat in the following contexts:
• When a streamer or someone on stream mentions their own hairline • During IRL (In Real Life) streams where someone's hairline is particularly visible • When a streamer removes a hat or headphones, revealing their hairline • As a playful taunt when discussing male pattern baldness or hair loss • In response to a streamer getting a new haircut that exposes more of their forehead • During conversations about aging or appearance changes
