why (Animated)

Martin Ssempa looking at the camera with a confused and judgmental expression during an interview.
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What does the why emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction for when someone says something truly questionable.

This is the classic 'Why are you gae?' meme featuring Pastor Martin Ssempa during a televised interview. It has become a staple internet reaction image used to express disbelief, confusion, or judgment toward a statement or action in Discord and Slack channels.

When to use it

  • Responding to a completely ridiculous statement
  • Questioning someone's questionable life choices
  • Expressing deep confusion at a weird message
  • Reacting to an absurd take in chat

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How to add this emoji

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