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Brazil Flag Used As Substitute For Non-Existent Green Flag Emoji Joke

This is a screenshot of a public X (formerly Twitter) thread exchange. User Sydney Adamu (@sydadamu) first posts a tweet reading 'When he listens to you' followed by four Brazilian national flag emojis, referencing the common internet slang term 'green flag' which refers to a positive, desirable trait in a romantic partner or person. Another user, Natalie Berzatto (@sugarberzatto), replies confused, asking what Brazil has to do with the post. Adamu replies that she could not find a dedicated green flag emoji, so she used the predominantly green Brazilian flag as a substitute, creating a humorous punchline.
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@Sydney Adamu (@sydadamu) X (Twitter)

When he listens to you 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

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Natalie Berzatto (@sugarberzatto): What does Brazil have to do with this??
Sydney Adamu (@sydadamu): I couldn't find a green flag

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Humorous X thread about using the Brazilian flag emoji as a substitute for a non-existent green flag emoji when referencing positive relationship traits

Overview

This is a screenshot of a public X (formerly Twitter) thread exchange. User Sydney Adamu (@sydadamu) first posts a tweet reading 'When he listens to you' followed by four Brazilian national flag emojis, referencing the common internet slang term 'green flag' which refers to a positive, desirable trait in a romantic partner or person. Another user, Natalie Berzatto (@sugarberzatto), replies confused, asking what Brazil has to do with the post. Adamu replies that she could not find a dedicated green flag emoji, so she used the predominantly green Brazilian flag as a substitute, creating a humorous punchline.

Origin notes

This meme originates from a public X (formerly Twitter) thread posted by user @sydadamu on May 27, 2024. It went viral on X, amassing thousands of likes and retweets, and was later distributed as a popular meme via the X.com:meme.jpg RSS feed source.

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