The "(ಠ .̫.̫ ಠ )" emote, also known as the "Creepy Man" emote, is typically used to express a feeling of unease, discomfort, or suspicion. The emote features two large, wide-open eyes and a straight line for a mouth, giving the impression of an unsettling stare. It has become popular in online communities, particularly in chat rooms and forums, where users use it to convey a sense of creepiness or to express their own discomfort with a situation.