emoji_16

Willem Dafoe looking upward with a shocked and overwhelmed facial expression.
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What does the emoji_16 emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction for when you are staring into the abyss of your own poor decisions.

This emoji features Willem Dafoe from the 2019 film The Lighthouse, capturing his iconic 'looking up' expression. It has become a staple meme for expressing existential dread, overwhelming confusion, or the feeling of being completely defeated by life's circumstances. Use it in Discord chats to signal that you are mentally checking out or staring at something you simply cannot comprehend.

When to use it

  • Expressing total confusion at a bizarre comment
  • Reacting to an overwhelming amount of work
  • Showing existential dread during a long meeting
  • Staring at a confusing message in disbelief

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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 emoji_16 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 emoji_16 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 emoji_16 image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.