The "ʕ•͡ᴥ•ʔʕ•͡ᴥ• ʔ" emote, also known as the "bear friends" emote, is a pair of bears facing each other with their paws raised. It is often used to express friendship, affection, or cuteness in online communication, particularly on social media and messaging platforms. The emote has gained popularity in recent years and has become a recognizable symbol of positivity and warmth.