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Looking for the most cursed emojis on the internet? Whether you’re searching for a unique reaction image to send to your group chat or a funny emoji to make into a meme, you’ve come to the right place. Cursed emojis are mysterious non-unicode images that are usually photoshopped or created by users. However, Google’s Emoji Kitchen has also unearthed some of the most unsettling emojis on the internet today. Read on to see both, but beware—these emojis are truly the weirdest you’ve ever seen.

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Xok Pac-Man Emoji

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  1. This low-resolution illustration of a sharp-toothed Pac-Man (lovingly named Xok) is one of the oldest cursed emojis out there. [2] Reply to your friends with a picture of Xok when they send you a delicious recipe you’d like to try or if they’ve made a few too many jokes at your expense.
    • Illustrated in 2004 by user sashastan on thelensflare.com, this image exploded in popularity after Twitter user @blueaurorius featured it in a “Cursed Expression” meme.
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Powercry Emoji

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  1. Powercry is a popularly drawn cursed emoji used for its cute but extremely sad expression. Post this adorable gloomy face when someone says something concerning. You can also edit the image to look like your favorite characters in their most harrowing moments. [3]
    • The original Powercry emoji was drawn in 2018 by Twitter artist @OkayRoutt.
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Hand Reaching the Screen Emoji

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  1. This truly chaotic image of the Stressed Emoji with a realistic hand seems to almost be reaching through the screen. Pair this emoji with a fourth-wall-breaking caption like “hand them over” or “come back” to let your friends know they’re never safe from this meme. [5]
    • The exact origin of this image is unknown, which makes it 100 times more cursed.
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Large Eyes Emoji

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  1. 2 of the flushed face (😳) emojis combined in Google’s Emoji Kitchen create this memeable monstrosity. Surprise, disbelief, excitement, embarrassment, admiration—this emoji conveys it all. Whether your favorite music artist released concert tickets in your city or
    • This emoji is based on non-unicode drawn images created by various artists online.
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Wide-Eyed Emoji with Gun

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  1. In extreme cases, you might see the Stressed cursed emoji holding a weapon with its realistic hand. [6] Use this semi-threatening image as a joke when your friend refuses to share a secret you just have to know or when someone fails or caption it with something relatable.
    • You might write something like “Star Trek is better than Star Wars—” or “When you pour a mug of coffee and immediately spill it all over your computer.”
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Smiling Secret Emoji

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  1. Something about this face is almost eerie—which makes it the perfect image to use when you’re up to no good. You can also send it to your friends if you know something you’re dying to tell them in person. To create it yourself, just combine the grinning face (😁) emoji with the shushing face (🤫) emoji in Google’s Emoji Kitchen.
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Open Eye Crying and Laughing Emoji

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  1. This edited version of the tears of joy (😂) emoji flipped the eyes horizontally so the eyebrows look crazy, menacing, and angry. Caption this unusual image with a funny situation that made you frustrated at the same time. [9]
    • Caption your meme with something like “When you have to take your cat to the vet but every time you try to get them out from under the bed they swat at you.”
    • This original image was created by Twitter user @WSHHFANS and was originally captioned with “When you on that level of mad when you turn crazy and start laughing 😂.”
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Extra Weary Emoji

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  1. This incredibly distressed emoji is what happens when you mix 2 weary face (😩) emojis in Google Emoji Kitchen. The result is a face that can only be described as cursed. [10] Use this image when you feel utterly exhausted or when you just remembered that you left your phone in another room right after you sat down.
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Emo Emoji

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  1. If you’re looking for a cursed emoji that’s also a Y2K throwback, look no further than the infamous Emo Emoji from Microsoft Teams. [11] Forward this image to your friends when you’re feeling especially angsty or when you hear that your favorite emo band is finally on tour again.
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Double Mask Emoji

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  1. Mash together 2 of the face with medical mask (😷) emojis to get the most unsettling cursed image in all of Emoji Kitchen history. You might send this to your friend after they tell you they got a super contagious illness or when something disgusts you so much you can’t even bear to look at it.
    • For example, you might say “Unpopular opinion: sushi is the most gross food ever” and attach this emoji.
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Face Screaming in Fear with Open Hands Emoji

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  1. We take back what we said earlier—this is the most cursed emoji you can create in Emoji Kitchen. A mix of the hugging face (🤗) and face screaming in fear (😱) emojis, this image can be used when you’re horrified but offering love and support anyway.
    • For example, you might send this to your friends to thank them for coming to a presentation that you were super terrified to give.
    • You can also use this emoji to represent jazz hands. Send it when you’re feeling simultaneously excited and scared, like after you schedule an interview for your dream job.
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Holiday Spirit Emoji

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  1. Everyone feels a little crazy around the holidays—and this Microsoft Teams emoji might be the perfect way to express that. [15] Share this kooky cursed emoji to your friends after you finish shopping for presents or when you book a vacation over the holidays right at the last minute.
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Cursed Praying Emoji

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  1. Did you just realize something incredibly shocking during a moment of peace? That’s what this emoji is all about. Tons of artists online have drawn this cursed praying emoji, including Tumblr artist @astrelle . When you see something online that makes you stop and reevaluate your entire life, use this emoji.
    • For example, you might reply to a post that says “cereal is a soup” with this emoji.
    • You can also caption this image with something like “When you listen to a song for the first time since you were a kid and finally realize what the lyrics mean.”
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Zipper Eyes Emoji

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  1. This slightly scary image is what happens when you combine 2 of the zipper-mouth face (🤐) emojis in Emoji Kitchen. Send it to your friend when you’re not only going to stop talking, you’re not even going to engage in the convo at all. You might use this when you’re keeping a secret or promising not to get involved in other people’s business.
    • It also has potential for a ton of creepy uses, because it’s kind of creepy-looking.
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Crying Shouting Emoji

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  1. Similar to the Crying in Despair Emoji, the Crying Shouting Emoji is a cursed image that makes a great reaction to any minor inconvenience. [16] Whether you’ve stubbed your toe, chose the squeakiest cart in the grocery store or sat through a few minutes of ads before you could watch a TV show, attach this picture to your post or message.
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Looking Respectfully Emoji

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  1. This image is similar to the Large Eyes Emoji, but it has 2 eye (👁️) emojis photoshopped on top and includes the caption “i am Looking respectfully.” [17] You might reply to your favorite celebrity’s post with this emoji to show that they’re not only gorgeous on the inside but smart and talented on the inside, too.
    • The original image was posted by Twitter user @anyonesromance with a caption that complimented the appearance of a popular K-Pop star.
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Unbelievably Tired Emoji

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  1. Combining 2 tired face (😫) emojis together in Emoji Kitchen gives you an image that looks like it’s ripping through time and space. Use this emoji when you’re feeling so tired, excited, or sad that the emotion seems to take over your entire body.
    • For example, you might post this image with the caption “How I feel after working a double shift at the hospital with no caffeine and my boss asks me to work tomorrow, too.”
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Buck Toothed Smiling Emoji

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  1. This happy and excited emoji often represents stupidity and is most often used in a funny self-deprecating way online. You might post this emoji with a caption that says “Me taking the test after watching movies for two days instead of studying” or “Me when my boyfriend comes home from a long day of work and I ask him to buy us ice cream.” [21]
    • The original image was created by artist Hafiza Samsuddin (Captain Vector) in 2018 and only went viral in 2023.
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Raised Eyebrow Emoji

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  1. Mix 2 of the face with raised eyebrow (🤨) emojis in Emoji Kitchen to get this extra confused or disapproving face. You might use it after your friend tells you they’re going to pull an all-nighter or when you’re not exactly sure what they’re even talking about.
    • You can also use this emoji to represent sarcasm if you’ve been joking around about something.
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Vibe Police Emoji

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  1. This cursed emoji is often used as a way to “vibe-check” someone or tell them that they’re acting in a wild or inappropriate way. You might send it to your friend after they make a really bad pun or when their mood doesn’t fit the atmosphere. [22]
    • If your friend wasn’t in a good mood during a hang-out, you might send them this cursed emoji to break the ice, then gently ask if they’re feeling okay.
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Cursed Emoji Couple

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  1. In 2019, Twitter user @Pencil_Peach tweeted fan art of the Powercry and Stressed Cursed emojis as a couple. [23] Not only did these images go viral, but it inspired other artists to draw their own versions of the couple. Send this image to your significant other or best friend and tell them which character they are.
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Cursed Emoticons

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  1. If emoji images don’t fit your conversations, try copying and pasting these cursed emoticons. [24] Send them to your friends to make them laugh or include them in a post to create a good old-fashioned text-based meme.
    • ༼;´༎ຶ ۝ ༎ຶ༽
    • (;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)
    • ( ಥ۝ಥ )
    • ヽ༼ ͠ಠل͜ ಠ ༽ノ
    • ヽ༼ °‿° ༽ノ
    • ヽ༼≖ل͜≖༽ノ
    • (⊙_⊙)
    • (˵ ͠ಥ‿ ͠ಥ˵)
    • ૮ ⚆ﻌ⚆ა
    • ( •̀ - •́ )
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