youtried

Gold star with the text you tried written in white font.
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What does the youtried emoji mean?

The ultimate participation trophy for when someone gives it their best shot but falls short.

The 'You Tried' star is a classic internet meme used to sarcastically acknowledge someone's failed effort or lackluster performance. It originates from the 'Gold Star' reward system in schools, subverted here to mockingly celebrate an attempt that didn't quite reach the mark. In Discord or Slack, it is the go-to reaction for bad takes, failed jokes, or minor blunders.

When to use it

  • Mocking a friend's failed attempt at gaming
  • Reacting to a bad joke in chat
  • Acknowledging a lackluster effort on a project
  • Teasing someone who tried and failed miserably

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG 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.