The "ome6" emote is a variation of the "omE" emote family used on Twitch. It depicts a person with their hand on their forehead, appearing to be laughing or reacting with amusement. This emote is primarily used to express laughter or amusement in Twitch chat, similar to how "ROFL" (Rolling On Floor Laughing) is used in text communication.
The original "omE" emote was first introduced by a user named Saint_Marcos in 2018. It is derived from other well-known emotes like MEGAUL and LUL, typically featuring cropped or modified versions of these existing emotes. The "ome6" variant appears to be a specific iteration that has gained popularity in the Twitch community.
The emote became particularly popular in xQc's community, with his rendition becoming widely recognized among viewers. The "6" in "ome6" likely indicates it's the sixth variation or version of the emote in a particular emote set, which is common naming convention on third-party emote platforms like 7TV.
The "ome6" emote is typically used in the following contexts:
The emote serves as a visual representation of laughter that's more expressive than text-based alternatives, allowing viewers to participate in the communal experience of humor during streams.