x_youtried

A gold star with the text you tried written in white above and below it.
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What does the x_youtried emoji mean?

The ultimate sarcastic participation trophy for when someone really tried their best but failed.

The 'You Tried' star is a classic internet meme used to mockingly celebrate a failed attempt or a lackluster effort. It originates from the 'You Tried' star stickers often given to children for participation, but in digital spaces like Discord, it is used with heavy irony to highlight someone's spectacular blunder or underwhelming performance.

When to use it

  • Mocking someone after a failed gaming attempt
  • Acknowledging a bad joke in the chat
  • Reacting to a poorly executed life decision
  • Teasing a friend for their clumsy mistake

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How to add this emoji

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