boulder (Animated)

A man pushing a large boulder up a hill in a pixelated style.
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What does the boulder emoji mean?

The ultimate visual metaphor for Sisyphus struggling with his daily grind.

This emoji depicts the classic Sisyphus myth, where a man pushes a giant boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down. It is a staple in internet culture for expressing futility, endless work, or the repetitive nature of tasks in a Discord server. Use it when you feel like your efforts are constantly being undone or when a project just won't end.

When to use it

  • Representing the feeling of endless daily work
  • Expressing frustration with repetitive server tasks
  • Showing futility when a plan goes wrong
  • Highlighting the struggle of constant project updates

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