Facepalm

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

This iconic image features Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation performing a classic facepalm. It has become the internet's definitive reaction to stupidity, bad takes, or frustrating situations in text chats. Use it on Discord or Slack whenever someone says something so baffling that you need to physically hide your face from the screen.

When to use it

  • Reacting to a truly terrible take
  • Expressing frustration with a bad joke
  • Responding to an obvious mistake made
  • Showing disbelief at someone's foolish behavior

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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.