Sometimes things are caught on stream that makes you think, 'If they hadn't caught this on camera, no one would've believed it!' Well, believe it or not, there is only one emote you should use for these moments. It's specifically reserved for the weirdest of the weird.
Only the most bizarre happenings on Twitch streams deserve to be described using 4Weird. Maybe you have seen this emote and had no idea what it was. It is called the 4Weird emote.
This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression.
Meaning
The 4Weird emote is used when a situation is strange or bizarre. If a situation makes you feel 'off' or uncomfortable, 4Weird would be the way to express that. This emote may seem generic, but it's only used for the strangest events possible. You may see people dropping 4Weird in the chat if something unexpected happens. It is not a popular emote because it's reserved for especially odd occasions.
4Weird means that a chat or stream has reached a level of weirdness and madness that is shocking and surprising. Because of its nuanced meaning and usage, it is perfect for emphasizing rare situations or when a lack of human intelligence astounds us. 4Weird can also be used to show that something is repulsive to us.
The 4Weird emote should only be reserved for use on Twitch when something bizarre or crazy happens. No other emote will be able to describe that situation better. More information can be found in the video (here).
Example Usage
"I've never seen anything like that in my life. *4Weird*."
“You thought Final Destination was weird, take a look at the new Resident Evil. *4Weird*”
"There's literally a clown digging up the tomato plants in your backyard. *4Weird*."
"If he hadn't caught that on camera, no one would've believed it. *4Weird*."
“We are entering true *4Weird* territory, there are goblins and hookers all in the same game”.
Origin
The 4Weird emote finds its origins in the 4Head emote. It was first available on the FrankerFaceZ Twitch extension in 2019 and was added to BetterTTV in January of 2020. The 4Head emote shows a well-known League of Legends streamer, Cadburry, smiling. The 4Weird emote shows him with a straight-faced, dull, almost emotionless expression, save for a flicker of disappointment in his eyes.
Cadburry's sizeable online community had been promoting the emote over the following months since its availability on FrankerFaceZ, as it is a relatively new emote, only a few years old now. Nevertheless, they pushed hard for it to pick up in popularity. During those months of promotion from Cadburry's followers, Reddit picked up the 4Weird emote ad discussions emerged on several occasions as to whether it really is the best emote to express something that was too weird or not.
Phrases Similar to 4Weird
- Sadge
- MonkaS
- MonkaW
- PepeHands
- FeelsBadMan
- POGGERS
- MonkaOMEGA
Phrases Opposite to 4Weird
- Ayaya
- SeemsGood
- 3Head
- Yep
- Pepega
- FeelsGoodMan
- PogChamp
What is the Correct Saying?
- When something unbelievably weird happens in a chat or a live stream, use *4Weird* in the chat.
Ways People May Incorrectly Say 4Weird
Because 4Weird is such a rare emote with nuanced meaning, those who are not familiar with seeing it used correctly can easily overuse it or seeing it used at all. Some ways that 4Weird is used incorrectly are:
- That was weird. *4Weird*
- He's acting a bit strange, isn't he? *4Weird*
- I've never seen anything like that before. *4Weird*
- This is the second time I've seen that happen! *4Weird*
- You're an odd character. *4Weird*
- He gives me the creeps! *4Weird*
Acceptable Ways to Phrase 4Weird
- That loaf of bread in the background just fell and it was nowhere near the edge. *4Weird*
- This chat is getting entirely out of control. *4Weird*
- Did he just say he eats dog food? *4Weird*
- That old lady buying up all the cat food doesn’t actually have any cats. *4Weird*
- This chat is making me lose complete faith in humanity. *4Weird*