Bro Cringe Is Over You Can Use Old Emoticons Around Me
bro cringe is over.... you can ^_^ around me bro, br- bro you can do a little XD if you want...it's okay, it's over bro. You can O_o to your hearts content, I don't mind man
Overview
This is a screenshot of a public tweet from X (formerly Twitter) user @777spoons, who uses the character Legoshi from the anime Beastars as their profile picture. The post uses casual, bro-style address to reassure readers that the era of being shamed for using older, often labeled 'cringey' internet emoticons such as ^_^, XD, and O_o is over, explicitly telling people they can use these emoticons as much as they want around the poster without receiving judgment. The tone is warm, nostalgic, and welcoming to people who enjoy older internet culture mannerisms.
Origin notes
The original content is a tweet posted on the X platform by user @777spoons (display name 'seven' with lightning bolt emojis). It circulated widely as a wholesome relatable meme in online communities, particularly among users who are nostalgic for 2000s and 2010s internet culture, and is often shared to indicate that a space is judgment-free for casual, uncool internet interactions.
