gulagtime

Joseph Stalin looking serious with his signature mustache in a grayscale portrait.
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What does the gulagtime emoji mean?

When the conversation takes a turn for the authoritarian.

This emoji features the iconic, stoic face of Joseph Stalin, often used in internet culture to jokingly threaten someone with a 'trip to the gulag.' It is a staple in Discord servers for moments of mock-serious moderation, hyperbolic punishment, or edgy humor. Use it when someone says something particularly questionable or deserves a humorous 'ban' from the conversation.

When to use it

  • Threatening someone with a fake digital gulag
  • Responding to someone saying something extremely controversial
  • Mocking a friend for their bad takes
  • Reacting to an overly strict server rule

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