job

The "job" emote (stylized as "j*b") is a community emote that appears to show the letters "j*b" in a colorful, pixelated font. The asterisk in the middle is typically used to bypass chat filters. This emote is used ironically or sarcastically in Twitch chat, often in reference to streamers or chat members "doing their job" (or failing to do so).

Unlike official Twitch global emotes with well-documented histories, the "job" or "j*b" emote appears to have emerged organically within Twitch communities as a text-based meme or inside joke before evolving into a visual emote. The exact creator and precise date of origin are not well-documented in public sources. The emote likely originated from third-party emote platforms like 7TV, BTTV, or FrankerFaceZ rather than being an official Twitch emote.

The visual style of the emote with its colorful, pixelated appearance is consistent with many community-created emotes that have become popular in various Twitch communities.

The "job" emote is typically used in the following contexts:

• When a streamer makes a mistake or fails at something they should be good at (sarcastically implying they should "get a job")
• When chat is teasing streamers about their performance or work ethic
• As part of ironic humor about employment or lack thereof in the streaming community
• To contribute to ongoing chat banter and inside jokes
• As a response when streamers discuss their streaming career or mention real-world jobs

Like many Twitch emotes, its usage helps foster a sense of community and shared humor among viewers in a channel.