YouTried (Animated)

A gold star with the text you tried written above and below it in a bold, white font.
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What does the YouTried emoji mean?

A classic sarcastic participation trophy for when someone really tried their best, but failed.

The 'You Tried' meme is a staple of internet culture, originating from the iconic star-shaped sticker often given to children for effort rather than achievement. In Discord and Slack, it is used as a tongue-in-cheek reaction to someone's failed attempt at a joke, a bad take, or a clumsy mistake. It serves as a lighthearted, slightly condescending way to acknowledge effort while highlighting the lack of success.

When to use it

  • Mocking a friend's failed attempt at humor
  • Reacting to a spectacularly bad gaming play
  • Acknowledging someone's effort after a clear failure
  • Teasing a user for a silly mistake made

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How to add this emoji

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