malochen

The "malochen" emote depicts a yellow cartoon character wearing a construction hard hat and pushing a wheelbarrow. This emote represents hard work, labor, or someone who is grinding/working diligently. The name "malochen" comes from German slang meaning "to work hard" or "to toil."

The "malochen" emote appears to be based on a character design similar to those found in casual or mobile games. It became popular on 7TV, a third-party emote platform used by Twitch viewers. While the exact creator and precise date of origin aren't widely documented, the emote gained popularity in German-speaking Twitch communities first before spreading to wider usage, particularly in streams where creators discuss working hard or grinding.

The "malochen" emote is typically used in Twitch chat in the following contexts:

1. When a streamer mentions they've been working hard on something
2. During grinding sessions in games where repetitive tasks are being performed
3. When viewers want to encourage the streamer to keep working or pushing through difficult content
4. In response to someone mentioning they have a lot of work to do
5. Sometimes used ironically when someone is being lazy or avoiding work