The "qᵔ_ᵔp" emote or "Square dude" emote is a popular ASCII art representation of a square-shaped character with eyes and a mouth. It is often used to express a sense of cuteness, happiness, or playfulness in online communication. The "q" represents the character's eyes, while the "ᵔ" and "ᵕ" represent its cheeks, and the "p" represents its mouth.