stares

Man with a blank, intense expression staring directly into the camera.
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What does the stares emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of silent, unblinking judgment.

This iconic reaction image, often referred to as the 'staring guy,' features a man with an intense, deadpan expression. It has become a staple in internet culture for conveying extreme discomfort, awkward silence, or a 'bruh' moment when someone says something particularly questionable in a chat.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward chat message
  • Expressing silent judgment toward a bad take
  • Staring blankly after a confusing server announcement
  • Highlighting the absurdity of a weird statement

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the stares 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 stares 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 stares 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 stares image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.