The 'Pain' emote depicts a person in a posture of distress or despair, with their hand pressed against a surface (appears to be a window or wall). It's used to express feelings of disappointment, sadness, or emotional suffering in response to events happening on stream.
Origin
The 'Pain' emote originates from a scene in the 1978 film 'Midnight Express', where the main character Billy Hayes (played by Brad Davis) is seen pressing his hand against the prison window in a moment of despair. This image became a popular reaction meme across the internet before being adapted as a Twitch emote. It gained popularity on platforms like 7TV, BTTV, and FrankerFaceZ as a way to express disappointment or emotional suffering.
When to use
The Pain emote is commonly used in Twitch chat in the following situations:
- When a streamer makes a critical mistake in a game - When something unfortunate or unlucky happens during a stream - When viewers empathize with a streamer going through a difficult situation - As a reaction to sad or emotional moments in games or stories - When a streamer loses a match or competition they were expected to win - During technical difficulties or stream issues
