sad

SpongeBob SquarePants looking down with large, teary, sad eyes.
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What does the sad emoji mean?

When the existential dread hits just a little too hard.

This iconic image of a teary-eyed SpongeBob SquarePants has become the internet's go-to reaction for expressing deep sadness, disappointment, or feeling overwhelmed. Originating from the long-running Nickelodeon series, it is a staple in Discord servers for conveying a sense of pathetic, relatable misery during awkward or depressing moments.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep sadness after a bad loss
  • Showing disappointment when plans get cancelled
  • Reacting to a truly depressing chat message
  • Feeling overwhelmed by a difficult task
  • Pitying yourself after a long day

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the sad image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ 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 sad 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 sad image.
  2. Open Server Settings โ†’ Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the sad image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.