catsad

A brown tabby kitten with folded ears looking down with a sad, mournful expression.
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What does the catsad emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated internet sadness.

This iconic image of a sad, folded-ear kitten has become a staple of internet culture, often referred to as the 'sad cat' meme. It is frequently used in Discord and Slack to express mock helplessness, genuine disappointment, or to fish for sympathy in a humorous way. Its low-resolution, slightly grainy aesthetic adds to the comedic impact of the cat's visibly mournful expression.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep disappointment about a recent event
  • Fishing for sympathy after a minor inconvenience
  • Reacting to a sad or depressing news update
  • Showing mock sadness to get a reaction

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