Facepalm

Jean-Luc Picard covering his face with his hand in a gesture of frustration.
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What does the Facepalm emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction to someone saying something truly unbelievable.

This iconic image features Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation in a classic moment of exasperation. It has become the internet's definitive visual shorthand for disappointment, disbelief, or dealing with a particularly foolish comment in a chat.

When to use it

  • Responding to a truly ridiculous statement online
  • Expressing deep frustration with a bad take
  • Showing disbelief at a friend's silly mistake
  • Reacting to an obviously incorrect argument shared

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How to add this emoji

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