BabyRage is a Twitch emote featuring the face of a crying baby. It is commonly used to mock or call out someone who is complaining, whining, or acting immaturely, often in a playful or sarcastic manner. The emote is a way for chat to point out when someone is overreacting or being overly dramatic about a situation.
Origin
The BabyRage emote was added to Twitch's global emote library in 2012. The image is of a real baby crying, but the specific origin of the baby or the photographer is not publicly documented. It did not originate from a specific streamer, but rather was introduced by Twitch staff as part of their early emote set to capture common chat reactions.
When to use
When a streamer or viewer is complaining about something minor or perceived as trivial.
To mockingly respond to someone who is upset about losing in a game or facing a setback.
During moments of playful banter when someone is being overly dramatic or emotional.
