CorgiDerp is a Twitch emote featuring the face of a corgi dog with a silly, goofy, or 'derpy' expression. The term 'derp' is internet slang for acting or looking silly or foolish, and the emote is used to convey a sense of playful stupidity, goofiness, or lighthearted fun in chat.
Origin
Origin: The exact origin of CorgiDerp is not tied to a specific Twitch streamer, but it is a popular global emote on Twitch and BetterTTV (BTTV) third-party extensions. It started appearing in Twitch chats around 2016-2017 as part of the trend of using cute or funny animal faces to express emotions. The emote is not official to any one channel but has become widely recognized across the platform.
When to use
When something silly, goofy, or unexpected happens on stream.
To react to a streamer or chat member making a funny mistake or acting in a 'derpy' way.
To add a lighthearted, playful tone to the conversation.
Often used in pet or animal-themed streams, or when viewers want to share their love for corgis.
