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Man taps his temple with a finger while looking at the camera with a smug, knowing smile.
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What does the thinking emoji mean?

A man taps his temple with a knowing, smug grin.

This iconic image features actor Kayode Ewumi from the web series 'Hood Documentary' in a moment of comedic genius. It is widely used in online communities to suggest that someone is being clever, making a questionable decision, or pointing out a 'big brain' logic flaw.

When to use it

  • Mocking someone for their questionable life choices
  • Highlighting a clever but flawed logical argument
  • Showing off a sarcastic big brain moment
  • Reacting to a hilariously bad strategic decision

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