Oct 1, 2021 · Over the past week I've suddenly started seeing Moai statues in weird, ironic memes. I know memes aren't exactly explainable but what was the inciting event that got Moais to become a meme? I've seen the Moai meme now on at least 5 subreddits, and I can't find an explanation anywhere.

Nov 26, 2023 · History lesson (emoji and text messages): the origin of the moai in emoji comes from the fact that emoji itself was invented in Japan for their "feature phones" that predate iPhone or Android. There is a Moai-like structure (called the moyai statue) near Shibuya train station in Tokyo. So, emoji was probably first used in text messages as a ...

Apr 15, 2022 · Answer: This emoji has become a kind of a meme/insider(?) "joke". As illustrated by the comments on the post you've linked it can be most easily translated to "bruh" or similar meaning. I'm not sure about the exact origin or why it has become what it is being used as on reddit - someone with more accurate info can probably help you with that.

Dec 16, 2022 · The moai emoji, also known as the "stone head" emoji, is a popular choice among emoji users. This emoji, which depicts a large stone head with a stoic expression and elongated ears, is often used to convey a sense of mystery or intrigue. But what makes the moai emoji the best emoji? First and foremost, the moai emoji is unique and distinctive.

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Aug 17, 2020 · 12K subscribers in the moai community. A subreddit dedicated to the moai aka Rapa Nui (Easter Island) stone statues aka 🗿

Its native name is Rapa Nui. It’s famed for archaeological sites, including nearly 900 monumental statues called moai, created by inhabitants during the 13th–16th centuries. The moai are carved human figures with oversize heads, often resting on massive stone pedestals called ahus. Ahu Tongariki has the largest group of upright moai.

r/moai: A subreddit dedicated to the moai aka Rapa Nui (Easter Island) stone statues aka 🗿

13 votes, 10 comments. I've seen quite a few memes with the moai head (🗿) pop up recently ([Here's an example.]

Nov 10, 2022 · 174 votes, 22 comments. 12K subscribers in the moai community. A subreddit dedicated to the moai aka Rapa Nui (Easter Island) stone statues aka 🗿