youtried (Animated)

A gold star icon accompanied by the text you tried in a simple font.
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What does the youtried emoji mean?

A classic, sarcastic way to acknowledge someone's mediocre effort.

The 'You Tried' meme is a staple of internet humor, featuring a gold star paired with the phrase 'you tried' to offer mock encouragement. It is frequently used in Discord and Slack to sarcastically praise someone who failed at a task or made a questionable decision, turning a symbol of achievement into a humorous jab.

When to use it

  • Mocking a friend's failed gaming attempt
  • Acknowledging a bad joke in chat
  • Reacting to a hilariously poor decision
  • Offering sarcastic praise for minimal effort

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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.