Twitch is home to some of the most entertaining live streams on the planet. However, to keep up with the topics and trends, you’ll need to know what certain terms and emotions mean. For example, do you know what KEKW means on Twitch?
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short answer
KEKW It is an expression used to express the reaction of laughing.
L + . ratio It’s a term people use to make fun of a post they disagree with and don’t like.
kappa It is an expression used to express sarcasm, sarcasm, and general lack of seriousness.
POGPogChamp, or “PogChamp”, is an expression used to express excitement, joy, and hype.
cubiumoften represented as an emotional expression, is a fictional drug that helps the poster deal with loss, depression, or grief.
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What does KEKW mean on Twitch?
KEKW It’s a popular Twitch expression for El Risitas (Juan Goya Borja) laughing hysterically. Since 2019, it’s been a highly used response to funny events while broadcasting or in chat.
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History of KEKW
KEKW’s expression on Twitch originated from a 2007 interview hosted by the Spanish TV show “Ratones Coloraos” or “Red Mice”. Interviewer Juan Goya Borja broke into a fit of laughter during one segment, and interview host Jesus Quintero mightn’t help but laugh as well.
This seemingly contagious laugh became immortalized as a popular expression on Twitch and an internet meme.
What is the L+ Ratio on Twitch?
L + ratio (+ you ____) Not emoji on Twitch. It is not used exclusively on Twitch.
Across several social media platforms (including Twitter and Twitch), L + . ratio It is a sarcastic insult that people send in response to a post.
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The “L” part indicates the loss, or “taking the L.” It’s simple and straightforward.
“Attribution” refers to the situation in which a post is (a) spam or spam, and (b) has received fewer likes than replies. If someone disapproves of a post and their response accumulates more likes than the original post, people may add more replies that say “L + Ratio.”
Today, however, the term “attribution” is seen as a form of online phishing. Since there is no ‘dislike’ button on many social media platforms, people accept a substandard (and in many cases, immature) solution like ‘ratio’.
What is Kappa on Twitch?
The kappa Twitch emote is usually used to infer sarcasm or sarcasm. It is usually added at the end of a sentence, and is also used in a more general sense to let readers know that you are not serious or that you are “trolling”.
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As a favorite of online trolls, sometimes every reason gets thrown out the window and Kappa gets spammed frequently in chat.
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Kappa history
Kappa’s facial expression is that of Josh DeSino. DeSeno was an employee of Justin.TV, which eventually became Twitch. When she was still young, Justin.TV carried sentiments to many of its employees – as do many tight-knit companies within its circles. As will be shown later, Josh DeSino’s expression caught fire and became very popular.
What does POG mean on Twitch?
“POG” – in the literal sense at least – is an acronym that stands for “play of the game”.
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On Twitch, Discord, and other gaming communities, evilAnd BoggersAnd BogchampAnd Button They all refer to an iconic facial expression made by Gootecks (Ryan Gutierrez) in the Cross Counter TV video from 2010. This expression is still commonly used today to express excitement, joy, surprise, and hype.
Why can’t I find a PogChamp expression on Twitch?
In January 2021, Gootecks posted a question on Twitter that Twitch interpreted as inciting more violence following Donald Trump supporters stormed the United States Capitol.
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As a result, Twitch has proceeded to ban the original PogChamp expression that shows Gootecks’ face. The original ban has not since been unblocked and cannot be used on the Twitch platform even as a custom upload, as that would contravene the TOS (Terms of Service).
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Since many of the “hype” situations still happen all the time on Twitch, they decided to keep the PogChamp affectionate. However, instead of the Gootecks’ face, they settled into a dinosaur which made a similar expression.
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What is Copium on Twitch?
Copium is a recent trend on Twitch that is growing in popularity. When something unfortunate, sad, or inappropriate happens during a broadcast, it is common to see users hanging out chatting with Copium.
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Copium is a combination of the words “cope” and “opium”, mixing their meanings to a certain extent. It is supposed to be a fictional drug that helps the poster deal with loss and is represented by the meme Pepe the frog associated with the Copium tank.
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