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A puppy with bright blue tear streaks running down its face.
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What does the cruel emoji mean?

A puppy with dramatic blue tears streaming down its face.

This emoji features a puppy edited with prominent blue tear streaks, a classic internet meme format used to express exaggerated sadness or mock-pathetic distress. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to bad news, failed rolls, or humorous situations where someone wants to play up their misfortune for comedic effect.

When to use it

  • Expressing exaggerated sadness over minor inconveniences
  • Reacting to a funny but pathetic situation
  • Mocking someone who is complaining too much
  • Showing mock sympathy for a friend's fail

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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 ā†’ Server Settings ā†’ Emoji ā†’ Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the cruel 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 cruel image.
  2. Open Server Settings ā†’ Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the cruel image.
  2. Go to Server Settings ā†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.