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(PIX11) — How’s this for a new Rorschach Test?
The above emoji is one of the most popular among hundreds of the ubiquitous mobile-phone icons, but it seems people can’t agree on what it means.
Many people see praying hands; others insist it’s simply a high five. What we do know is that this particular emoji is popular — the image of two hands held together is the most tweeted emoji, according to a real-time emoji tracker.
NPR suggests that ultimately, the emoji’s meaning depends on cultural perception. For the Japanese, NPR says, the image communicates “sorry” or “thank you.”
So … what do you think? Tell us what you think.
