SMOrc

SMOrc is a Twitch emote depicting the face of an angry orc with a wide-open mouth, sharp teeth, and an aggressive expression. The emote represents aggression, brute force, and unintelligent behavior. It's commonly used to express anger, annoyance, or to provoke reactions in chat. In gaming contexts, particularly Hearthstone, it symbolizes aggressive gameplay strategies like 'going face' (attacking the opponent directly rather than making strategic plays).

The SMOrc emote originates from the game 'Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine' released in 2011, where Orks are portrayed as violent, war-loving creatures. The name 'SMOrc' itself stands for 'Space Marine Orc,' directly referencing its Warhammer origins.

The emote gained popularity primarily through Hearthstone streams around 2013, where it became associated with aggressive gameplay tactics. It was first used in Twitch chats (and even earlier on Justin.tv) and quickly became a staple emote in the Twitch community, especially in gaming streams where aggressive strategies were employed.

SMOrc is commonly used in the following contexts:

• When viewers want to 'riot' or collectively pressure a streamer to do something
• During Hearthstone streams when players use aggressive 'face' strategies instead of making more strategic plays
• When someone in chat is being rude, trolling, or acting aggressively
• To express excitement or anger during heated discussions
• When chat wants to annoy or provoke the streamer in a playful manner
• To indicate that someone is shouting (typing in all caps) or being obnoxiously aggressive