clown

Dr. Phil holding out a book toward the camera with a stern, questioning expression.
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What does the clown emoji mean?

Dr. Phil is here to hand you a one-way ticket to the ranch.

This emoji features television psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw holding out a book, a classic image often used in internet meme culture to signify a 'reality check' or a blunt confrontation. In Discord and Slack, it is commonly deployed when a user is being irrational, acting out, or needs to be told to 'get help' or 'go to the ranch' as a humorous, sarcastic retort.

When to use it

  • -Calling out someone for being completely irrational
  • -Telling a friend they need a reality check
  • -Sending someone to the metaphorical Dr Phil ranch
  • -Reacting to a chaotic or nonsensical chat message

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How to add this emoji

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