thumbsupcat

A crying cat with glossy eyes holding up a paw in a thumbs-up gesture against a black background.
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What does the thumbsupcat emoji mean?

A tearful cat giving a thumbs up, perfectly capturing the 'everything is fine' energy.

This iconic meme, often referred to as 'Crying Thumbs Up Cat,' features a cat with glossy, tear-filled eyes offering a brave thumbs-up gesture. It is a staple of internet culture used to express a mix of sadness, resignation, and forced positivity. On platforms like Discord, it is the go-to reaction for acknowledging bad news or a difficult situation while trying to remain polite or stoic.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging a difficult situation with forced optimism
  • Reacting to bad news with ironic acceptance
  • Showing support while feeling overwhelmed or sad
  • Expressing resignation during a stressful conversation

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