sour
What does the sour emoji mean?
A comically distressed soldier holding a golden fish while sobbing uncontrollably.
This emoji features a stylized, cartoonish soldier wearing a red cap and headset, overwhelmed by a sudden wave of sadness while clutching a golden fish. It is a popular reaction image in gaming communities and Discord servers to express mock-dramatic despair, frustration, or being 'salty' about a game outcome. The absurd juxtaposition of military gear and the fish creates a humorous, over-the-top reaction for chat.
When to use it
- Expressing mock sadness after losing a game
- Reacting to a hilariously bad team performance
- Showing dramatic frustration during a difficult mission
- Poking fun at someone being overly emotional
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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 sour image.
- Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
- Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
- Download the sour image.
- Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
- Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
- Download the sour image.
- Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
- Upload the file and give it a name.