koinaladle

Crying cat giving a thumbs up gesture against a black background.
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What does the koinaladle emoji mean?

A teary-eyed cat giving a thumbs up, perfectly capturing the 'it is what it is' energy.

This iconic meme features a crying cat attempting to remain positive by giving a thumbs up. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to express a mix of sadness, resignation, and forced optimism when dealing with unfortunate news or minor inconveniences.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging bad news with forced positivity
  • Expressing resignation during a difficult situation
  • Reacting to a disappointing but expected outcome
  • Showing support while feeling overwhelmed inside

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How to add this emoji

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