The "ヾ(°∇° *)" emote, also known as the "My Friend Gary" emote, is a Japanese emoticon commonly used to express happiness, excitement, or cheerfulness. It features a smiling face with closed eyes and raised eyebrows, surrounded by two curved lines resembling arms. The emote gained popularity on Twitch and other social media platforms, often being used in chat rooms or comments sections to convey positive emotions.