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24 Photos of Celebs Making Heart Symbols With Their Hands

History's greatest gift to mothers was the introduction of a hand sign that doesn't signify an affiliation with a gang. Well, maybe a Love Gang, if such a gang exists. Or Kool and the Gang. Regardless, nary a Taylor Swift concert goes by without hands meeting hands to form a sea of heart hands.

Although this gesture certainly existed before the innovation of the camera, we've sifted through the masses and assembled what we believe to be the consummate collection of pop culture heart hand offenses. What better way to get you in the mood for Valentine's Day? Additionally, love haters will get the eye-rolling ammunition they seek.

This slideshow is best enjoyed when set to West Side Story's "One Hand, One Heart."

—Samantha Martin