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Pepe the Frog wearing a black tuxedo and glasses with a smug expression.
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What does the base emoji mean?

The ultimate symbol of refined, internet-savvy sophistication.

This emoji features Pepe the Frog dressed in a tuxedo and glasses, exuding an air of high-class smugness. It is widely used in Discord communities to signal that someone is being 'based'—expressing an opinion that is bold, authentic, or unapologetically contrarian. It serves as the gold standard for reacting to a take that is both sophisticated and undeniably correct.

When to use it

  • Agreeing with a bold and controversial opinion
  • Showing approval for a high-quality take
  • Flexing your superior taste in chat
  • Reacting to someone being absolutely correct

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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 base 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 base 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 base image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.