The Aloha State wants to make the iconic two-finger hand gesture its official symbol for the island. ... the shaka emoji will be used in countless text messages worldwide.

Steve Sue, Ryan Ozawa, and Yiying Lu. Reference art for a proposed "shaka" emoji, designed by veteran emoji designer Yiying Lu. A comparison between the existing "Call Me" emoji and the proposed ...

The hand sign, which is frequently used to mean 'hang loose,' has a long cultural history with native Hawaiians, going back to a 7-fingered fisherman. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

Brazilian soccer player Neymar flashes fans the Hawaiian "shaka" hand sign during the Neymar Jr's Five youth soccer tournament in Praia Grande, Brazil, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File) ...

Join the movement to bring the true spirit of aloha to your texts! Project Shaka is pushing for an official Shaka emoji, and we need your support to make it happen. Here’s how you can help ...

A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawaii. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation. Open Search Partly Cloudy icon. 71 ...

Proposal For 'Shaka' Emoji Submitted To Bolster The Universal Reach Of The Hawaii Hand Gesture. Date. 2024-04-04 06:45:36 ...

Texters have co-opted the “call me” emoji to symbolize the shaka, and local station KHON-TV has ended each evening newscast since the 1970s with clips of people flashing shakas.