oldman

Harold wearing a strained, forced smile while looking directly at the camera.
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What does the oldman emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of internal suffering masked by a polite, forced smile.

This is the iconic 'Hide the Pain Harold,' a legendary internet meme featuring András Arató. It is used in chat platforms to convey the feeling of being deeply uncomfortable, stressed, or embarrassed while trying to maintain a professional or polite facade.

When to use it

  • Expressing internal agony during a stressful meeting
  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward social situation
  • Showing forced politeness when you are annoyed
  • Highlighting the absurdity of a bad situation

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the oldman image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → 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 oldman 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 oldman 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 oldman image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.