"wsg" is primarily used as a greeting emote in Twitch chat, representing the phrase "what's good." Despite the somewhat eerie or awkward appearance of the image, it's used to say hello to streamers or other chatters in a casual, informal way. The contrast between the friendly greeting and the slightly unsettling visual creates a humorous effect that's become part of the emote's charm. It's essentially the Twitch equivalent of walking into a room and saying "hey, what's up?" but with an intentionally awkward or funny visual representation.
Origin
The "wsg" emote originated from a viral video clip showing a person or character in a dimly lit setting making an awkward or creepy entrance gesture. The acronym "wsg" stands for "what's good" - a casual greeting similar to "what's up" or "how's it going." The emote became popular on platforms like 7TV and BetterTTV as a way to greet others in chat, though the specific unsettling visual of the image adds an ironic or humorous twist to the friendly greeting. The exact origin date and streamer association varies depending on which version of the emote is being referenced, as multiple variations exist across different emote platforms.
When to use
The "wsg" emote is commonly used when: viewers first join a stream to greet the streamer and other chatters; someone returns to chat after being away; as a casual way to acknowledge someone's presence or message; in response to someone else greeting the chat; or ironically when something awkward or uncomfortable happens on stream, playing on the contrast between the friendly greeting and the unsettling image. It's particularly popular in more casual, meme-friendly streaming communities where ironic or absurdist humor is appreciated.
