lobotomy

Medical illustration of a hand performing a transorbital lobotomy on a human head.
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What does the lobotomy emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction for when someone says something truly brain-dead.

This emoji features a vintage medical illustration of a transorbital lobotomy, a controversial psychiatric procedure from the mid-20th century. In internet culture, it has been reclaimed as a dark, ironic meme used to suggest that a conversation or comment is so absurd that it requires a 'brain reset.' It is frequently used in Discord servers to mock bad takes or highlight extreme stupidity.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly stupid take
  • Joking about losing brain cells online
  • Mocking a nonsensical or chaotic argument
  • Signaling that a conversation is hopeless

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