emoji_45

Dog with wide, watery eyes looking directly at the camera with an expression of deep sadness.
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What does the emoji_45 emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated existential dread.

This is the iconic 'sad dog' meme, often referred to as the 'staring dog' or 'traumatized dog.' It is widely used in Discord and Slack communities to convey a sense of overwhelming confusion, deep sadness, or the feeling of being completely overwhelmed by a situation.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep confusion during a difficult conversation
  • Showing empathy when someone shares bad news
  • Reacting to an awkward or uncomfortable message
  • Highlighting a moment of pure existential dread

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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 emoji_45 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_45 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 emoji_45 image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.