CatSad (Animated)

Crying cat with teary eyes giving a thumbs up gesture.
Used in 8 servers · 5 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the CatSad emoji mean?

When you're absolutely devastated but still trying to keep it together for the squad.

This emoji features the iconic 'Crying Cat' meme character, known for its teary-eyed, melancholic expression, now combined with a thumbs-up gesture. It perfectly captures the specific internet sentiment of 'toxic positivity' or 'forced optimism' in the face of overwhelming sadness. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to bad news or unfortunate events with a layer of ironic humor.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging bad news with ironic forced positivity
  • Showing support while feeling completely overwhelmed inside
  • Reacting to a failed plan with fake optimism
  • Expressing deep sadness with a sarcastic thumbs up

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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.