catok

Crying cat giving a thumbs up gesture with a tearful expression.
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What does the catok emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of suffering through a forced, polite thumbs-up.

This iconic meme, often called the 'crying thumbs-up cat,' perfectly captures the feeling of being overwhelmed while trying to maintain a brave face. It is a staple in Discord servers for acknowledging bad news or stressful situations with a touch of dark, ironic humor.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging bad news with ironic forced positivity
  • Showing support while feeling completely overwhelmed inside
  • Agreeing to a task despite being totally exhausted
  • Reacting to a chaotic or stressful chat situation

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the catok image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → 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 catok 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 catok 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 catok image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.