crickets

Crickets text in a bold pink font slanted against a black background.
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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
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the crickets image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ 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 crickets 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 crickets image.
  2. Open Server Settings โ†’ Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the crickets image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.