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The emote can also be used humorously to call out questionable behavior or statements in chat.","The 'ayo' emote features a confused-looking gray cat with a question mark above its head. This emote originates from the popular 'Questioning Cat' or 'Confused Cat' meme that became widespread on the internet around 2018-2019. The image comes from a video of a cat named Thurston Waffles, known for his distinctive screaming sounds. The emote gained traction as a custom emote on various streaming platforms including 7TV, FFZ, and BetterTTV, being uploaded and shared across multiple channels in the late 2010s and early 2020s. 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