Call Me Hand Sign (Shaka)

Call me stretches the thumb and pinky out while the three middle fingers curl, like holding a phone to your ear.

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How to make the Call Me gesture

  1. Curl index, middle and ring fingers
  2. Stretch out your thumb and pinky
  3. Hold it like a phone

What it means

Held to the face it means "call me"; shaken loosely it is the shaka or "hang loose" greeting from surf culture.

How the camera recognizes it

The index, middle and ring fingers are curled while both the thumb and pinky are extended.

Effect: Sound Waves

Sound Waves sends green arcs outward from the thumb and pinky, like sound coming out of a phone.

Tips for reliable detection

  • Stretch the thumb and pinky as far as they go.
  • Keep the three middle fingers tightly curled.
  • Shake the hand gently for the shaka look.

Animated variations

The in-app guide demonstrates the Call Me in 4 animations, including versions with both hands:

  • From fist
  • Shake
  • Pulse
  • Both hands

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