HowDoI

John Egbert from Homestuck looking confused with a blank expression.
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What does the HowDoI emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated confusion.

This emoji features John Egbert from the webcomic Homestuck, famously used to convey a state of utter bewilderment or 'how do I even' energy. It is a staple in communities familiar with early 2010s internet culture, serving as the perfect reaction to nonsensical statements or overwhelming situations. Use it when you are completely lost or simply cannot comprehend what is happening in the chat.

When to use it

  • Expressing total confusion about a weird topic
  • Reacting to an incredibly nonsensical chat message
  • Showing you have no idea what's happening
  • Highlighting your bewilderment at a strange situation

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