42

Number 42 in a bold black sans-serif font on a white background.
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What does the 42 emoji mean?

The ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything.

This emoji features the number 42, a legendary reference to Douglas Adams' 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' where it is famously cited as the 'Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.' It is a staple in geek culture and is frequently used in Discord servers to signify a clever response, a nod to sci-fi fans, or simply to provide a cryptic answer to any question asked in chat.

When to use it

  • Answering any difficult question with ultimate wisdom
  • Referencing classic science fiction literature in chat
  • Signaling geeky humor during casual server conversations
  • Providing a cryptic response to vague inquiries

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the 42 image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the 42 image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the 42 image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.