Vulcan Salute

A raised hand with the fingers split between the middle and ring fingers, made famous by the "Live long and prosper" gesture from Star Trek.

The 🖖 Vulcan Salute emoji is a pop culture icon, mostly associated with science fiction fans and the legacy of Star Trek. It symbolizes goodwill, peace, and geek pride. It’s a respectful and often affectionate greeting in nerd communities.

Older generations and sci-fi fans use it sincerely to reference the series or its philosophy. Gen Z and younger users may also use it sarcastically, meme-ified, or to signal ‘I’m a nerd and proud’ in a more ironic tone.