sad
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
- Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
- Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
- Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
- Download the sad image.
- Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
- Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
- Download the sad image.
- Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
- Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
- Download the sad image.
- Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
- Upload the file and give it a name.
