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Tom the cat wearing a confused expression while holding a newspaper with question marks floating above his head.
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What does the what emoji mean?

Tom the cat is absolutely baffled by what he is reading.

This classic reaction image features Tom from Tom and Jerry looking intensely confused while reading a newspaper. It is a staple in internet culture for expressing genuine bewilderment or questioning the logic of a statement in chat.

When to use it

  • Expressing confusion about a strange message
  • Questioning the logic of a bad take
  • Reacting to an absurd or nonsensical statement
  • Showing disbelief at a confusing news article

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