o7

The o7 emote represents a salute, where the 'o' symbolizes a person's head and the '7' represents an arm raised in a saluting position. The image shows a yellow emoji face with a hand raised to its forehead in a saluting gesture, which is a visual representation of the text-based o7 emoticon.

This emote is used to show respect, appreciation, or acknowledgment toward streamers or other chat participants. It functions as a digital salute that conveys admiration or recognition.

The o7 emoticon predates its use as a Twitch emote, originating from early internet forums and gaming communities in the mid-2000s. It gained particular popularity in sci-fi games like Elite Dangerous and Star Citizen, where players often adopt military or naval roles.

The earliest documented use of o7 as a saluting emoticon appears in an Urban Dictionary entry from April 30, 2007, confirming its established presence by that time. The emoticon was later adopted into Twitch culture as its popularity grew across online communities.

The specific 3D yellow emoji version shown in the image is a more recent visual interpretation of the original text-based emoticon, likely created for use on platforms like 7TV, BTTV, or FFZ that allow custom emotes.

The o7 emote is commonly used in Twitch chat in several contexts:

• Showing respect or admiration: When a streamer accomplishes something impressive or demonstrates skill
• Greeting or farewell: As a way to say hello when entering a stream or goodbye when leaving
• Acknowledging achievements: When someone completes a difficult challenge or reaches a milestone
• Following commands or instructions: In gaming communities, particularly those with military themes, to acknowledge orders or show camaraderie
• During patriotic or military moments: When national anthems play or during military-themed content