emoji_16

A character holding a paper mask of a crying face over their own laughing face.
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What does the emoji_16 emoji mean?

A classic meme showing the duality of hiding true sadness behind a forced, laughing facade.

This emoji features a stylized, high-contrast character holding up a paper mask of a crying face while their actual face is laughing. It is a quintessential internet meme used to express the 'laughing through the pain' sentiment, perfect for moments of irony, self-deprecation, or coping with chaotic situations in chat.

When to use it

  • Expressing irony when things go wrong
  • Showing fake happiness during stressful moments
  • Reacting to a hilariously bad situation
  • Hiding true feelings behind a smile

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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 โ†’ Server Settings โ†’ Emoji โ†’ Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the emoji_16 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 emoji_16 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 emoji_16 image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.