The 'Tomfoolery' emote depicts a smirking face with a mischievous expression. It's used to indicate playful mischief, pranks, or when someone is engaging in silly or deceptive behavior. The smug expression conveys a sense of satisfaction after successfully tricking someone or getting away with something sneaky.
Origin
The Tomfoolery emote is derived from a character known as 'Trollface' or 'Coolface,' which originated from MS Paint comics created by Carlos Ramirez (username Whynne) around 2008. This particular variation became popular on Twitch and other platforms like 7TV, BTTV, and FrankerFaceZ as streamers and viewers embraced it to represent mischievous moments. The emote gained significant popularity around 2020-2021 when it became associated with the phrase 'a mild amount of tomfoolery' in various memes.
When to use
The Tomfoolery emote is commonly used in Twitch chat in the following situations:
• When a streamer or player pulls off a prank or trick on someone else • During moments of clever deception in games • When chat is encouraging or acknowledging mischievous behavior • After someone makes a sarcastic or trolling comment • When something unexpectedly chaotic or silly happens in a stream • Often accompanied by phrases like 'a little trolling' or 'just a bit of tomfoolery'
