The ༼ つ◕(o o)◕༽つ emote, also known as the Pig Requesting A Hug emote, is a popular emoticon used to express a desire for a hug or to show affection towards someone. It consists of a face with two round eyes and a snout, surrounded by two arms reaching out for a hug. The emote originated on the Japanese imageboard 2channel in the early 2000s and has since become a widely recognized symbol of warmth and comfort in online communities.