surprised

Pikachu with a wide-eyed, open-mouthed expression of shock.
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What does the surprised emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction for when you are genuinely caught off guard.

This is the legendary Surprised Pikachu meme, a staple of internet culture used to express feigned or genuine shock. It originates from a scene in the Pokรฉmon anime and has become the go-to reaction in Discord and Slack when someone is 'shocked' by an obvious outcome.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an obvious and predictable outcome
  • Expressing shock at a sudden plot twist
  • Showing feigned surprise at a bad joke
  • Responding to unexpected news in a chat

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How to add this emoji

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