Noirge

Noirge is typically used to express a sense of mystery, suspicion, or investigation. The emote conveys a detective-like demeanor, suggesting the chatter is 'on the case' or investigating something suspicious happening in the stream. It can also be used ironically to playfully question or scrutinize something the streamer or other chatters have said or done. The noir aesthetic adds a layer of dramatic flair and seriousness (often exaggerated or humorous) to whatever situation is being discussed.

Noirge is a variant of the popular Twitch emote Madge, which itself is derived from the Pepe the Frog meme. The emote features Pepe dressed in a noir detective outfit - complete with a fedora hat, suit, and cigarette smoke - giving him a mysterious, film noir aesthetic. The name combines 'Noir' (referring to the detective/film noir style) with the '-ge' suffix common in Pepe-based emotes (like Madge, Sadge, Bedge). This emote emerged around 2021-2022 as part of the evolution of Pepe emotes on platforms like 7TV, FrankerFaceZ, and BetterTTV, following the popularity of other '-ge' suffix emotes in Twitch culture.

Common situations where Noirge appears include:

• When chat is trying to figure out or 'investigate' something mysterious happening on stream
• When the streamer is being suspicious or hiding something from chat
• During detective or mystery game segments
• When chatters are playfully interrogating the streamer about their actions or decisions
• In response to plot twists or revelations in games or streams
• When someone is being 'sus' (suspicious) in Among Us or similar games
• As a humorous way to express skepticism about streamer claims or promises