FUESSE is used to represent relaxation, comfort, or a casual "chilling" attitude in chat. It conveys the feeling of kicking back, being completely at ease, or not taking things too seriously. The emote can also be used humorously when someone is being lazy or when viewers want to express that they're just hanging out and watching the stream in a relaxed state.
It's particularly popular in German-speaking Twitch communities but has spread beyond that due to its universal representation of being comfortable and laid-back during streams.
FUESSE is a 7TV emote that originated from German Twitch streamer Papaplatte (Kevin Teller), one of Germany's most popular streamers. The emote name "FUESSE" is German for "feet" in English. The image shows Papaplatte in his streaming setup, leaning back and prominently displaying his bare feet toward the camera in a casual, somewhat humorous pose.
This emote became popular in the German Twitch community around 2020-2021 when it was uploaded to 7TV, reflecting Papaplatte's laid-back streaming style and the community's embrace of his quirky, relatable moments. The emote captures a specific instance where he was streaming in a relaxed manner, creating a memorable visual that resonated with his audience.
FUESSE is typically used in the following situations: