joking

A cat sitting in a padded room with the text Guys It was a joke overlaid.
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What does the joking emoji mean?

A cat in a padded room awkwardly backtracking after saying something questionable.

This meme features a cat sitting in a stark, padded cell-like environment with the caption 'Guys, it was a joke.' It is commonly used in Discord servers to diffuse tension after a controversial statement, a bad take, or an overly edgy comment that didn't land as intended.

When to use it

  • Backtracking after making an awkward comment
  • Defusing tension after a controversial statement
  • Admitting a joke failed to land well
  • Walking back an edgy or weird remark

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