ilgabb73 is a Twitch emote featuring a person in a crouched, almost squatting pose, often interpreted as a humorous or exaggerated way of sitting or waiting. The emote is typically used to convey a sense of anticipation, awkwardness, or simply to add a funny visual to chat interactions.
Origin
The emote originates from the Italian Twitch community and is based on a photo of a user or streamer known as "ilgabb73." The exact origin year is not widely documented, but it began appearing in Twitch chats around 2020. It is commonly used in Italian streams and has become a meme within that community. The emote does not have a widely known backstory outside of its visual humor and the popularity of the pose.
When to use
When viewers are waiting for something to happen on stream (e.g., a game to start, a streamer to return).
To react to awkward or funny moments.
As a playful or ironic response to chat messages.
To join in on inside jokes or memes within Italian Twitch channels.
