sad

Michael Jordan crying with a somber expression during his Hall of Fame speech.
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What does the sad emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of legendary defeat and pure, unadulterated sadness.

This is the iconic 'Crying Jordan' meme, featuring basketball legend Michael Jordan at his 2009 Hall of Fame induction speech. It has become the internet's definitive symbol for sports losses, failed expectations, and general disappointment, frequently used in Discord and Slack to mock bad takes or unfortunate situations.

When to use it

  • Reacting to a team losing a game
  • Expressing deep disappointment in a bad take
  • Mocking someone after a major failure
  • Showing sympathy for a hilarious misfortune

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the sad 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 sad 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 sad 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 sad image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.