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What is the shaka? Hawaii lawmakers want to officially claim 'hang loose' hand gesture
The decision is expected in November, and if approved, the shaka emoji will be used in countless text messages worldwide. Jeremy Yurow is a politics reporting fellow based in Hawaii for the USA ...
The Maui News1y
Lawmakers want ‘shaka’ to be Hawaii’s official gesture
KANEOHE, Hawaii–A pinky and thumb extended ... Texters have co-opted the “call me” emoji to symbolize the shaka, and local station KHON-TV has ended each evening newscast since the 1970s ...
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It's not just 'hang loose.' Lawmakers look to make the friendly 'shaka' Hawaii's official gesture
KANEOHE, Hawaii — A pinky and thumb extended ... Texters have co-opted the “call me” emoji to symbolize the shaka, and local station KHON-TV has ended each evening newscast since the 1970s ...
Sydney Morning Herald1y
More than ‘hang loose’: Hawaii’s friendly shaka to become official gesture
People in Hawaii have a variety of shaka styles ... Texters have co-opted the “call me” emoji to symbolise the shaka, and local station KHON-TV has ended each evening newscast since the ...
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Hawaii becomes first state to have official hand gesture: the ‘shaka’
HONOLULU (KHON2) — From saying hello to thanking another driver for letting you in, the shaka has multiple meanings in Hawaii. On Monday, Governor Josh Green signed a new measure into law ...
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It's not just 'hang loose.' Lawmakers look to make the friendly 'shaka' Hawaii's official gesture
KANEOHE, Hawaii — A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining ... Texters have co-opted the “call me” emoji to symbolize the shaka, and local station KHON-TV has ended each evening newscast since ...