The imRight emote is used to assert correctness or agreement with a statement, often in a playful or semi-ironic way. It literally represents the phrase "I'm right" and is used when chatters want to emphasize that they or someone else has made a correct point. The pointing gesture reinforces the assertion of being correct about something. It's commonly used during debates, discussions, or when someone makes a particularly insightful or accurate observation in chat.
Origin
This emote originates from the popular Twitch streamer Destiny (Steven Bonnell II). The image shows Destiny pointing to his right (the viewer's left) with a somewhat smug or knowing expression. The emote was created and became popular around 2017-2018 during Destiny's debates and political discussions on Twitch. It's available as a custom emote through BetterTTV (BTTV) and FrankerFaceZ (FFZ), making it accessible across many Twitch channels beyond just Destiny's own stream.
When to use
Debates and arguments: When viewers agree with a point being made during a debate or discussion
Predictions: When someone's prediction comes true or when asserting confidence in a prediction
Political discussions: Particularly common in politically-oriented streams, given Destiny's focus on political content
Ironic usage: Sometimes used sarcastically when someone is clearly wrong but insisting they're right
Agreement: General agreement with the streamer or another chatter's statement
