popcorn (Animated)

Michael Jackson eating popcorn with a wide smile while watching something intently.
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What does the popcorn emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction for watching drama unfold in real-time.

This iconic image features Michael Jackson from his 'Thriller' music video, famously captured eating popcorn while watching a movie. It has become a staple internet meme used to signal that the user is sitting back and enjoying the chaos, arguments, or tea being spilled in a chat channel.

When to use it

  • Watching a heated argument unfold in chat
  • Enjoying the drama happening in the server
  • Waiting for someone to finish their story
  • Reacting to a particularly chaotic message thread

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