What Is The 'Spider-Man Heart' Hand Gesture?

On TikTok the kids are throwing hands, but not to fight. The latest hand sign is the opposite: the Spider-Man heart hand sign is a fresh new way of showing you care, or maybe of just showing your face to the camera.

Where Did The Spider-Man Heart Come From?

Cool hand signs have entertained kids riding on school buses, chilling in backyards, and hanging out together for as long as children have had hands. This specific hand sign seems to come from South Korea, according to German influencer @tingting_laii, the TikToker who brought it to wider attention.

The hand gesture got more popular in the summer of 2023, as the movie Across The Spider-Verse premiered in theaters, with many TikTokers trying it out for the camera.

How Do You Do The Spider-Man Hand Gesture?

To start, you put both your hands in the shape that Spider-Man uses to shoot his spider webs. Then, you hook the index finger on your left hand into the pinky on your right, and the right-hand index finger into your left-hand pinky.

Why Do People Do The Spider-Man Heart?

It's a fun and cute gesture to share with friends. It doesn't seem to be officially connected to the marketing campaign or outreach for Across the Spiderverse. It's more about TikTokers smiling and sharing.

For the full history of the Spider-Man Heart be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.