load

A young child looking blankly with a digital loading spinner icon hovering above their head.
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What does the load emoji mean?

When your brain just stops working and you need a moment to buffer.

This iconic reaction image features a young child with a loading icon superimposed over their head, perfectly capturing the feeling of mental stagnation or confusion. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to signal that someone is processing information, feeling overwhelmed, or simply experiencing a 'brain fart' moment during a conversation.

When to use it

  • Expressing confusion during a complex technical discussion
  • Showing that your brain is currently buffering
  • Reacting to a message that makes no sense
  • Indicating you are taking time to process information

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How to add this emoji

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