Y_Sad_Thumbsup

Crying cat with watery eyes giving a thumbs-up gesture.
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What does the Y_Sad_Thumbsup emoji mean?

When you're absolutely devastated but still trying to keep it together.

This iconic 'crying cat' meme features a photoshopped feline with watery, sorrowful eyes giving a thumbs-up. It is a staple in internet culture for expressing 'painful positivity' or acknowledging a bad situation with forced optimism. Perfect for Discord chats when you want to signal that you're struggling but still supportive.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging bad news with a forced smile
  • Showing support while feeling completely overwhelmed inside
  • Reacting to a painful or embarrassing situation
  • Signaling fake positivity during a rough day

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How to add this emoji

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