That is [also] an occult gesture used in “ritual magick”.
It is a “projective power” gesture in that position.
Done upside down and close to the body, it is “protective”.
It is sometimes called “The Dragon’s Eye”.
I suppose that explains the “why” of it, even if these idiots are consciously unaware of what they are doing.
Whoever decided to promote applying it to Zero is no doubt very aware.
The people who do it are invoking dark occult power, whether they know it or not.
“That one” is evil in its subtlest form and the gesture “feeds” him the power of the crowd.
THAT is even scarier!!!!!!!
Anti-Obama Sarcasm Torpedo ARMED. FIRE!!
And done as below, it is meant to help even the tiniest acorn grow in size someday.
"Touched by his flaccid appendage."
Cheers!