Facepalm

Stone statue covering its face with one hand in a gesture of exasperation against a bright blue background.
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What does the Facepalm emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of disappointment for when words just aren't enough.

This emoji features a classic stone statue performing a dramatic facepalm, capturing the universal feeling of exasperation. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to bad takes, obvious mistakes, or cringe-worthy moments in chat. It serves as a visual shorthand for 'I cannot believe what I am reading right now.'

When to use it

  • Reacting to someone saying something incredibly foolish
  • Expressing frustration at a bad game play
  • Showing disbelief at a ridiculous chat message
  • Responding to a series of poor life choices

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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.