Child making the loser 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]

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.

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