thestare

Kurt Angle stares intensely and unblinkingly directly into the camera with a deadpan expression.
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What does the thestare emoji mean?

The quintessential stare that says more than a thousand words.

This emoji features Kurt Angle's iconic intense stare, which originated from a series of viral TikTok videos where he looks directly into the camera with a deadpan, unblinking expression. It has become a staple in Discord and internet culture for reacting to awkward situations, absurd statements, or when you simply want to convey profound judgment or confusion. Use it to silence a chat or highlight the sheer ridiculousness of a preceding message.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward chat message
  • Staring down someone who said something stupid
  • Expressing deep confusion at a weird take
  • Silencing a conversation with intense eye contact

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How to add this emoji

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