This emote is a custom emote that plays on the internet meme pronunciation of "What the hell" as "WHATDAHEEEELL" or similar variations. The exaggerated spelling with multiple E's emphasizes the drawn-out, dramatic delivery of the phrase. The blue shocked face design is reminiscent of classic emoji or emoticon styles used to express surprise. While the exact upload date and original streamer may vary depending on which channel first added it, this style of emote became popular in the late 2010s and early 2020s as streamers began creating custom variations of popular reaction phrases with matching expressive faces.
This emote is typically used when:
- A streamer does something completely unexpected or makes a shocking mistake
- Someone in chat says something outrageous or controversial
- An unbelievable play or moment happens in a game
- Reacting to drama or surprising news
- Expressing confusion at a bizarre situation
- Responding to a plot twist in content being watched
The elongated spelling adds comedic emphasis and is often used for particularly extreme reactions.
