Loser (hand gesture)

The Loser is a hand gesture made by extending the right thumb and index fingers, leaving the other fingers closed to create the letter L, interpreted as "loser", and generally given as a demeaning sign.[1] Sometimes this is accompanied by raising the hand to the giver's forehead.[1]

Child making the loser gesture

The gesture was popular in the 1990s, partly popularized by the 1994 movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.[2]

Usage of an "L" hand sign in specific contexts

In Brazil, the "L" is the political symbol of voting in Lula da Silva for president.[3] Also, in Brazil, Germán Cano, soccer player from Fluminense, use the L to commemorate when he scores a goal.[4]

Also in Brazil, an "L" handsign is used for cheering for Brazilian esports players from LOUD organization[5] (e.g. during "VCT 2023: LOCK//IN" event in São Paulo).[6]

References

Sources
  • Armstrong, Nancy; Wagner, Melissa (2003). Field Guide to Gestures: How to Identify and Interpret Virtually Every Gesture Known to Man. Quirk Books. ISBN 1-931686-20-3.

Notes
  1. Armstrong; Wagner (2003), p. 69
  2. Armstrong; Wagner (2003), p. 68
  3. Berti, Lucas (2022-10-18). "Former footballer Raí makes Lula gesture at Ballon d'Or ceremony". The Brazilian Report. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  4. https://www.goal.com/br/not%C3%ADcias/por-que-german-cano-comemora-seus-gols-fazendo-um-l-com-as/u3goag2ng2l01eqlndtgn1gi7
  5. "LOUD domina premiação do Prêmio Esports Brasil; veja vencedores". Adrenaline (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-12-17. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  6. Top 8 ALPHA Teams Are Locked In | Day 3 Highlights | VCT LOCK//IN, retrieved 2023-03-10
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