DeSeno has explained that he was a huge fan of Japanese mythology and named his emote Kappa, after the turtle-like, Japanese water spirit of the same name. The name Kappa might seem random, but it has roots in John DeSuno\u2019s interests. In Japan, Kappa refers to mythical creatures known to lure people to lakes. It\u2019s a fun tidbit that adds another layer to the emote\u2019s rich history. Kappa is widely used on Twitch in chats to signal you are being sarcastic or ironic, are trolling, or otherwise playing around with someone. It is usually typed at the end of a string of text, but, as can often the case on Twitch, it is also often used on its own or repeatedly (to spam someone).<\/p>\n