What does the Facebook 'poke' even mean?
Dec 26, 2024•21 sec
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Melisa: Let’s go old-school for a sec—What does the Facebook 'poke' even mean?
Remember pokes? They were a big deal back in the day, but… what were they for, exactly? And do people still use them now?
Drake: Poking on Facebook was a way to say, “Hey, I’m thinking of you!” It’s playful and casual—kind of like a digital nudge. The feature isn’t widely used anymore, but you can still find it on some profiles.
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