braindead

Cat with a blurry, vacant expression and a blue drool line hanging from its mouth.
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What does the braindead emoji mean?

A blurry, chaotic expression of pure mental vacancy.

This emoji features a low-resolution, distorted image of a cat with a vacant, drooling expression, often referred to as the 'braindead' or 'derp' cat. It is a staple in Discord servers for moments when someone says something nonsensical, makes a bad take, or when the chat is collectively experiencing a 'no thoughts, head empty' moment.

When to use it

  • Reacting to a completely nonsensical chat message
  • Expressing total confusion during a difficult game
  • Showing that you have no thoughts right now
  • Mocking a friend for making a silly mistake

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the braindead image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the braindead 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 braindead image.
  2. Open Server Settings โ†’ Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the braindead image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.