The "ʕ´╭╮`ʔ" emote, also known as the "Depressed bear" emote, is a text-based emoticon featuring a bear with its ears down and its paws raised in a pleading gesture. It is often used to express sadness, disappointment, or a sense of helplessness. The emote has become popular on social media platforms and messaging apps as a way for users to convey their emotions in a lighthearted and relatable way.