It can be used in place of "c’mon" or "oh my god." The "raised hand" can be paired with other face emoji for further emphasis. Last year, I didn’t even know existed, and now it is a staple.

While one commenter added: 'They implemented the purple splat emoji oh my god I thought it was a joke'. Yet the strange purple splat has garnered a few dedicated fans since its release.

Varona. “Oh my god,” one person wrote in the comments alongside a heart-eyes emoji. Many others opted for the acronym instead, writing, “OMG.” Meanwhile, still others had more to say ...

While one commenter added: 'They implemented the purple splat emoji oh my god I thought it was a joke'. Yet the strange purple splat has garnered a few dedicated fans since its release.