The "_|\_" emote, also known as the "TechCrunched" emote, is a symbol of frustration or disappointment often used in the tech industry. It originated from a TechCrunch article that featured the emote as a representation of the feeling of being "crunched" by the fast-paced and competitive nature of the industry. The emote consists of two vertical bars with an underscore between them, resembling a person who has collapsed in defeat.
- Example 2:
Exhausted & Anxious: "I've been working on this project for days and I still can't seem to make any progress. _|_ I feel like I'm falling behind and I don't know what to do." - Here are a few examples of when to use the "_|_" "TechCrunched" emote:
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Overloaded & Burnt Out: "I've been attending back-to-back meetings all day and I haven't had a chance to catch my breath. _|_ I feel like I'm drowning in work and I can't keep up anymore."
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