okie_cat

A sad cat with teary eyes holding up a paw in a thumbs up gesture.
Used in 19 servers · 46 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the okie_cat emoji mean?

A teary-eyed cat giving a thumbs up, perfectly capturing the 'I'm fine' energy.

This iconic meme, often called 'Crying Thumbs Up Cat,' perfectly encapsulates the feeling of suppressing sadness while trying to maintain a brave face. It is a staple in internet culture for responding to bad news or difficult situations with a mix of irony and resignation. On platforms like Discord, it is the go-to reaction for when things are going wrong, but you are just trying to keep it together.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging bad news with a forced smile
  • Showing fake support during a difficult time
  • Reacting to a situation that is clearly failing
  • Expressing ironic acceptance of a terrible outcome

Also known as: :9069sadcatthumbsup:

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