trynottolaugh

Blue emoji face covering its mouth with a hand while cheeks are puffed out to suppress laughter.
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What does the trynottolaugh emoji mean?

The ultimate struggle to keep a straight face when something is hilarious.

This emoji captures the universal experience of trying to suppress a laugh during an inappropriate or serious moment. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to cringe-worthy jokes, dark humor, or moments where maintaining composure is impossible. The blue, puffed-up face perfectly illustrates the physical tension of holding back a giggle.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly inappropriate joke
  • Trying to stay serious during a meeting
  • Holding back laughter at a bad pun
  • Acknowledging a funny but awkward situation

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the trynottolaugh image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → 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 trynottolaugh 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 trynottolaugh 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 trynottolaugh image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.