Recently, I've started to notice the hang loose hand symbol, and its emoji — also known as the "call me hand" emoji, better recognized as the shaka sign — all over my digital and physical worlds.

The shaka, also known as "hang loose" or "hang ten," is characterized ... endured a life-altering accident when his hand was caught in the factory rollers. This left him with only two fingers ...

Hawaii’s official state hand gesture, and roughly symbolizes an easy-living, good-natured greeting or goodbye, like “hang loose.” We salute that pilot — likely of the 25th Infantry ...