emoji_21
What does the emoji_21 emoji mean?
The ultimate expression of awkward side-eye when you're trying to look innocent.
This is the iconic 'Awkward Look Monkey' puppet from the Japanese children's show 'Ōkiku naru Ko'. It has become a staple internet meme used to convey discomfort, guilt, or the desire to avoid attention when a conversation gets heated or embarrassing. In Discord, it is the perfect reaction for when you've been caught doing something suspicious or want to deflect blame.
When to use it
- Avoiding eye contact during an awkward conversation
- Reacting to someone calling out your mistakes
- Pretending you did not see that message
- Feeling guilty after being caught doing something
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How to add this emoji
Add to Discord
- Click Download PNG above to save the emoji_21 image.
- Open Discord and go to Server Settings → Emoji.
- Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
- Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers permission.
Add to Slack
- Download the emoji_21 image.
- Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
- Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
- Download the emoji_21 image.
- Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
- Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
- Download the emoji_21 image.
- Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
- Upload the file and give it a name.