Thumbs Down Hand Gesture

Thumbs down is a fist with the thumb pointing toward the floor, the opposite of a thumbs up.

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How to make the Thumbs Down gesture

  1. Curl all four fingers
  2. Point your thumb down
  3. Hold steady

What it means

A thumbs down shows disapproval, dislike or that something did not work.

How the camera recognizes it

All four fingers are curled and the thumb is extended with its tip below the wrist.

Effect: Rain Cloud

Rain Cloud puts a gloomy cloud above your hand that pours rain for as long as you hold the sign.

Tips for reliable detection

  • Turn the whole hand over, with the knuckles facing up.
  • Keep the thumb straight and pointing down.
  • Hold it steady for a moment so the rain can start.

Animated variations

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

  • Turn
  • From fist
  • Drop
  • Double thumbs down

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