john

Goldfish with a large wen on its head staring forward against a bright blue background.
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What does the john emoji mean?

A gloriously round goldfish staring directly into your soul.

This is a classic Oranda goldfish, often used in internet culture to represent a state of pure, unbothered confusion or intense focus. Its bulbous head and vacant expression make it a perfect reaction image for when someone says something so bizarre you just have to stare back at them.

When to use it

  • Reacting to a completely nonsensical message sent
  • Expressing confusion during a chaotic server discussion
  • Staring blankly at someone after a bad joke
  • Highlighting a moment of pure, unfiltered goldfish energy

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the john 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 john 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 john 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 john image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.