ddx

The "ddx" emote is used to express extreme shock, surprise, disbelief, or being stunned by something outrageous or unexpected. It conveys a sense of being metaphorically "shook" or having your mind blown by an absurd statement, hot take, or wild moment during a stream. The distorted nature of the image emphasizes the intensity of the reaction, suggesting something so shocking that it warps reality itself.

The "ddx" emote originates from streamer Destiny (Steven Bonnell II), a popular political commentator and debate streamer on Twitch. The emote features a distorted, close-up image of Destiny's face with an exaggerated expression, showing his mouth wide open in what appears to be shock or surprise. The image has a warped, stretched quality that adds to its comedic effect. This emote became popular in Destiny's community around 2019-2020 and has since spread to other communities through platforms like 7TV and BetterTTV.

This emote is commonly used when:
• Someone makes an extremely controversial or outrageous statement during a debate or discussion
• A streamer or chat participant says something unexpectedly wild or unhinged
• Viewers witness a particularly shocking moment or plot twist
• Someone presents a terrible or nonsensical take on a topic
• Reacting to absurd or cringe-worthy content
• Expressing secondhand embarrassment or disbelief at what's happening on stream