She’s clearly gesturing the idea of ‘looking ahead’ and ‘out there’. She had been doing so for a while, but the screen grab only grabs the one gesture where her hand happens to be flat.
Elon’s was clearly a salute, particularly since what he said his action was as he was doing it is the definition of a salute.
I want to thank you for making it happen
*salutes*
My heart goes out to you
~ Musk
salute
1
a: to address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor.
b: to give a sign of respect, courtesy, or goodwill to [greet]
2to become apparent to (one of the senses)
3
a: to honor (a person, a nation, an event, etc.) by a conventional military or naval ceremony
b: to show respect and recognition to (a military superior) by assuming a prescribed position
c: to express commendation of [praise]
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She’s clearly gesturing the idea of ‘looking ahead’ and ‘out there’. She had been doing so for a while, but the screen grab only grabs the one gesture where her hand happens to be flat.
Elon’s was clearly a salute, particularly since what he said his action was as he was doing it is the definition of a salute.
salute 1 a: to address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor. b: to give a sign of respect, courtesy, or goodwill to [greet] 2 to become apparent to (one of the senses) 3 a: to honor (a person, a nation, an event, etc.) by a conventional military or naval ceremony b: to show respect and recognition to (a military superior) by assuming a prescribed position c: to express commendation of [praise]https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salute