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Loser (hand gesture)

Hand gesture used as a taunt

Loser (hand gesture)

Hand gesture used as a taunt

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. Sometimes this is accompanied by raising the hand to the giver's forehead. The gesture was popular in the 1990s, partly popularized by the 1994 movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

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. Also, in Brazil, Germán Cano, soccer player from Fluminense, use the L to commemorate when he scores a goal. Also in Brazil, an "L" handsign is used for cheering for Brazilian e-sports players from LOUD organization (e.g. during "VCT 2023: LOCK // IN" event in São Paulo). In Poland, the "L" denotes allegiance to the Legia Warszawa football club.

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  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".
  4. (22 December 2023). "Por que Germán Cano comemora seus gols fazendo um "L" com as mãos? | Goal.com Brasil".
  5. (2022-12-17). "LOUD domina premiação do Prêmio Esports Brasil; veja vencedores".
  6. (15 February 2023). "Top 8 ALPHA Teams Are Locked In {{!}} Day 3 Highlights {{!}} VCT LOCK // IN".
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