crickets
What does the crickets emoji mean?
The ultimate way to highlight an awkward silence or a bad joke.
This emoji captures the classic internet trope of 'crickets chirping' to signify an uncomfortable silence after a failed joke or a dead conversation. It is a staple in Discord and Slack communities for calling out cringe-worthy moments or highlighting the lack of response to a statement. The bold, pink, slanted text adds a layer of sarcastic emphasis to the silence.
When to use it
- Responding to a really bad dad joke
- Highlighting the silence after a failed question
- Calling out someone for being completely ignored
- Emphasizing an awkward moment in the chat
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How to add this emoji
Add to Discord
- Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
- Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
- Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
- Download the crickets image.
- Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
- Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
- Download the crickets image.
- Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
- Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
- Download the crickets image.
- Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
- Upload the file and give it a name.
