The "Confused Gunman" emote, also known as ""̿ ̿ ̿ ̿ ̿’̿’̵͇̿̿з=(O_o)=ε/̵͇̿̿/̿ ̿ ̿ ̿ ̿'" is a text-based image of a person holding a gun and looking confused. It gained popularity on internet forums and chat rooms as a way to express confusion or disbelief in a humorous way. The emote is still used today in various online communities.
- Amusement & Confusion:
"My little sister told me she wants to be a unicorn when she grows up. I replied with the 'Confused Gunman' emote: '̿ ̿ ̿ ̿ ̿’̿’̵͇̿̿з=(O_o)=ε/̵͇̿̿/̿ ̿ ̿ ̿ ̿' because I found it funny but also didn't know how to respond." - Amusement & Bafflement:
"My coworker tried to explain quantum physics to me, but I couldn't understand a word he said. I replied with the 'Confused Gunman' emote: '̿ ̿ ̿ ̿ ̿’̿’̵͇̿̿з=(O_o)=ε/̵͇̿̿/̿ ̿ ̿ ̿ ̿' because I found it amusing how lost I was." - Amusement & Skepticism:
"My friend said he can eat a whole pizza by himself in one sitting. I responded with the 'Confused Gunman' emote: '̿ ̿ ̿ ̿ ̿’̿’̵͇̿̿з=(O_o)=ε/̵͇̿̿/̿ ̿ ̿ ̿ ̿' because I thought it was a joke and didn't believe him."
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