HeyGuys is a Twitch emote featuring a woman smiling and waving. It is commonly used as a friendly greeting or to say hello in Twitch chat. The emote conveys a welcoming and positive vibe, making it a go-to choice for viewers who want to greet the streamer or other chat members.
Origin
The HeyGuys emote was added to Twitch's global emote list in 2014. The woman in the emote is Twitch staff member Selena 'HeyGuys' Deckelmann. The emote was created to provide a universal way for users to greet each other in chat, and it quickly became one of the most popular greeting emotes on the platform.
When to use
When entering a stream and wanting to say hello to the streamer or chat.
When the streamer acknowledges new viewers or greets the chat at the start of a broadcast.
To welcome someone who has just joined the chat or returned after being away.
