diff --git a/code/datums/diseases/appendicitis.dm b/code/datums/diseases/appendicitis.dm
index 6b9266718f2..a414c138e3c 100644
--- a/code/datums/diseases/appendicitis.dm
+++ b/code/datums/diseases/appendicitis.dm
@@ -28,18 +28,18 @@
 				A.inflamed = TRUE
 			if(prob(3))
 				to_chat(affected_mob, span_warning("You feel a stabbing pain in your abdomen!"))
-				affected_mob.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "winces painfully.")
+				affected_mob.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "winces painfully.", check_stat = TRUE)
 				affected_mob.Stun(rand(4, 6))
 				affected_mob.adjustToxLoss(1)
 		if(3)
 			if(prob(1))
 				to_chat(affected_mob, span_danger("Your abdomen is a world of pain!"))
-				affected_mob.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "winces painfully.")
+				affected_mob.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "winces painfully.", check_stat = TRUE)
 				affected_mob.Weaken(10)
 			if(prob(1))
 				affected_mob.vomit(95)
 			if(prob(5))
 				to_chat(affected_mob, span_warning("You feel a stabbing pain in your abdomen!"))
-				affected_mob.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "winces painfully.")
+				affected_mob.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "winces painfully.", check_stat = TRUE)
 				affected_mob.Stun(rand(4, 6))
 				affected_mob.adjustToxLoss(2)
diff --git a/code/modules/blob2/overmind/overmind.dm b/code/modules/blob2/overmind/overmind.dm
index 6db90f7e949..7c9c67d65d4 100644
--- a/code/modules/blob2/overmind/overmind.dm
+++ b/code/modules/blob2/overmind/overmind.dm
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ var/list/overminds = list()
 	//Handle nonverbal languages here
 	for(var/datum/multilingual_say_piece/S in message_pieces)
 		if(S.speaking.flags & NONVERBAL)
-			custom_emote(1, "[pick(S.speaking.signlang_verb)].")
+			custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "[pick(S.speaking.signlang_verb)].")
 
 	for(var/mob/M in listening)
 		spawn()
diff --git a/code/modules/emotes/custom_emote.dm b/code/modules/emotes/custom_emote.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..a6aa6fb3dcf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/emotes/custom_emote.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,86 @@
+
+/// This is the custom_emote that you'll want to use if you want the mob to be able to input their emote.
+/mob/proc/custom_emote(var/m_type = VISIBLE_MESSAGE, var/message, var/range = world.view, var/check_stat = TRUE)
+
+	if((check_stat && (src && stat)) || (!use_me && usr == src))
+		to_chat(src, "You are unable to emote.")
+		return
+
+	var/input
+	if(!message)
+		input = sanitize(tgui_input_text(src,"Choose an emote to display."))
+	else
+		input = message
+	process_emote(m_type, message, input, range)
+
+/// This is the custom_emote that you'll want to use if you're forcing something to custom emote with no input from the mob.
+/// By default, we have a visible message, our range is world.view, and we do NOT check the stat.
+/mob/proc/automatic_custom_emote(var/m_type = VISIBLE_MESSAGE, var/message, var/range = world.view, var/check_stat = FALSE)
+	if(check_stat && (src && stat))
+		return
+	var/input = message
+	process_emote(m_type, message, input, range)
+
+//The actual meat and potatoes of the emote processing.
+/mob/proc/process_emote(var/m_type = VISIBLE_MESSAGE, var/message, var/input, var/range = world.view)
+	var/list/formatted
+	var/runemessage
+	if(input)
+		formatted = format_emote(src, message)
+		if(!islist(formatted))
+			return
+		message = formatted["pretext"] + formatted["nametext"] + formatted["subtext"]
+		runemessage = formatted["subtext"]
+		// This is just personal preference (but I'm objectively right) that custom emotes shouldn't have periods at the end in runechat
+		runemessage = replacetext(runemessage,".","",length(runemessage),length(runemessage)+1)
+	else
+		return
+
+	if(input)
+		log_emote(message,src) //Log before we add junk
+		if(client)
+			message = span_emote(span_bold("[src]") + " [input]")
+		else
+			message = span_npc_emote(span_bold("[src]") + " [input]")
+	else
+		return
+
+	if(message)
+		message = encode_html_emphasis(message)
+
+		var/ourfreq = null
+		if(isliving(src))
+			var/mob/living/L = src
+			if(L.voice_freq > 0 )
+				ourfreq = L.voice_freq
+
+
+		// Hearing gasp and such every five seconds is not good emotes were not global for a reason.
+		// Maybe some people are okay with that.
+		var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
+
+		if(!T) return
+
+		if(client)
+			playsound(T, pick(emote_sound), 25, TRUE, falloff = 1 , is_global = TRUE, frequency = ourfreq, ignore_walls = FALSE, preference = /datum/preference/toggle/emote_sounds)
+
+		var/list/in_range = get_mobs_and_objs_in_view_fast(T,range,2,remote_ghosts = client ? TRUE : FALSE)
+		var/list/m_viewers = in_range["mobs"]
+		var/list/o_viewers = in_range["objs"]
+
+		for(var/mob/M as anything in m_viewers)
+			if(M)
+				if(isobserver(M))
+					message = span_emote(span_bold("[src]") + " ([ghost_follow_link(src, M)]) [input]")
+				if(src.client && M && !(get_z(src) == get_z(M)))
+					message = span_multizsay("[message]")
+				// If you are in the same tile, right next to, or being held by a person doing an emote, you should be able to see it while blind
+				if(m_type != AUDIBLE_MESSAGE && (src.Adjacent(M) || (istype(src.loc, /obj/item/holder) && src.loc.loc == M)))
+					M.show_message(message)
+				else
+					M.show_message(message, m_type)
+				M.create_chat_message(src, "[runemessage]", FALSE, list("emote"), (m_type == AUDIBLE_MESSAGE))
+
+		for(var/obj/O as anything in o_viewers)
+			if(O)
+				O.see_emote(src, message, m_type)
diff --git a/code/modules/emotes/emote_mob.dm b/code/modules/emotes/emote_mob.dm
index 8c63ecbfc98..d48f0bd0890 100644
--- a/code/modules/emotes/emote_mob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/emotes/emote_mob.dm
@@ -161,84 +161,6 @@
 	nametext = span_bold("[emoter]")
 	return list("pretext" = pretext, "nametext" = nametext, "subtext" = subtext)
 
-/mob/proc/custom_emote(var/m_type = VISIBLE_MESSAGE, var/message, var/range = world.view)
-
-	if((usr && stat) || (!use_me && usr == src))
-		to_chat(src, "You are unable to emote.")
-		return
-
-	var/input
-	if(!message)
-		input = sanitize(tgui_input_text(src,"Choose an emote to display."))
-	else
-		input = message
-
-	var/list/formatted
-	var/runemessage
-	if(input)
-		formatted = format_emote(src, message)
-		if(!islist(formatted))
-			return
-		message = formatted["pretext"] + formatted["nametext"] + formatted["subtext"]
-		runemessage = formatted["subtext"]
-		// This is just personal preference (but I'm objectively right) that custom emotes shouldn't have periods at the end in runechat
-		runemessage = replacetext(runemessage,".","",length(runemessage),length(runemessage)+1)
-	else
-		return
-
-	if(input)
-		log_emote(message,src) //Log before we add junk
-		if(usr && usr.client)
-			message = span_emote(span_bold("[src]") + " [input]")
-		else
-			message = span_npc_emote(span_bold("[src]") + " [input]")
-	else
-		return
-
-	if(message)
-		message = encode_html_emphasis(message)
-
-		var/ourfreq = null
-		if(isliving(src))
-			var/mob/living/L = src
-			if(L.voice_freq > 0 )
-				ourfreq = L.voice_freq
-
-
-		// Hearing gasp and such every five seconds is not good emotes were not global for a reason.
-		// Maybe some people are okay with that.
-		var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
-
-		if(!T) return
-
-		if(client)
-			playsound(T, pick(emote_sound), 25, TRUE, falloff = 1 , is_global = TRUE, frequency = ourfreq, ignore_walls = FALSE, preference = /datum/preference/toggle/emote_sounds)
-
-		var/list/in_range = get_mobs_and_objs_in_view_fast(T,range,2,remote_ghosts = client ? TRUE : FALSE)
-		var/list/m_viewers = in_range["mobs"]
-		var/list/o_viewers = in_range["objs"]
-
-		for(var/mob/M as anything in m_viewers)
-			spawn(0) // It's possible that it could be deleted in the meantime, or that it runtimes.
-				if(M)
-					if(isobserver(M))
-						message = span_emote(span_bold("[src]") + " ([ghost_follow_link(src, M)]) [input]")
-					if(usr && usr.client && M && !(get_z(usr) == get_z(M)))
-						message = span_multizsay("[message]")
-					// If you are in the same tile, right next to, or being held by a person doing an emote, you should be able to see it while blind
-					if(m_type != AUDIBLE_MESSAGE && (src.Adjacent(M) || (istype(src.loc, /obj/item/holder) && src.loc.loc == M)))
-						M.show_message(message)
-					else
-						M.show_message(message, m_type)
-					M.create_chat_message(src, "[runemessage]", FALSE, list("emote"), (m_type == AUDIBLE_MESSAGE))
-
-		for(var/obj/O as anything in o_viewers)
-			spawn(0)
-				if(O)
-					O.see_emote(src, message, m_type)
-
-
-
 // Specific mob type exceptions below.
 /mob/living/silicon/ai/emote(var/act, var/type, var/message)
 	var/obj/machinery/hologram/holopad/T = src.holo
diff --git a/code/modules/food/food/snacks.dm b/code/modules/food/food/snacks.dm
index c10e0a3cebb..2d251102b0e 100644
--- a/code/modules/food/food/snacks.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food/food/snacks.dm
@@ -398,7 +398,7 @@
 		reagents.trans_to_mob(user, bitesize, CHEM_INGEST)
 	spawn(5)
 		if(!src && !user.client)
-			user.custom_emote(1,"[pick("burps", "cries for more", "burps twice", "looks at the area where the food was")]")
+			user.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE,"[pick("burps", "cries for more", "burps twice", "looks at the area where the food was")]", check_stat = TRUE)
 			qdel(src)
 	On_Consume(user)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/genetics/side_effects.dm b/code/modules/genetics/side_effects.dm
index 286b96927c3..44c6ea5c944 100644
--- a/code/modules/genetics/side_effects.dm
+++ b/code/modules/genetics/side_effects.dm
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 
 /datum/genetics/side_effect/genetic_burn/start(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 	..()
-	H.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "starts turning very red..")
+	H.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "starts turning very red..", check_stat = TRUE)
 
 /datum/genetics/side_effect/genetic_burn/finish(datum/weakref/WR)
 	if(..()) return
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@
 
 /datum/genetics/side_effect/bone_snap/start(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 	..()
-	H.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "'s limbs start shivering uncontrollably.")
+	H.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "'s limbs start shivering uncontrollably.", check_stat = TRUE)
 
 /datum/genetics/side_effect/bone_snap/finish(datum/weakref/WR)
 	if(..()) return
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 /datum/genetics/side_effect/confuse/start(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 	..()
 	var/datum/gender/T = gender_datums[H.get_visible_gender()]
-	H.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "has drool running down from [T.his] mouth.")
+	H.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "has drool running down from [T.his] mouth.", check_stat = TRUE)
 
 /datum/genetics/side_effect/confuse/finish(datum/weakref/WR)
 	if(..()) return
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/bot/cleanbot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/bot/cleanbot.dm
index 34afb7c51e6..1554c5ba259 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/bot/cleanbot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/bot/cleanbot.dm
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 
 /mob/living/bot/cleanbot/handleIdle()
 	if(!wet_floors && !spray_blood && vocal && prob(2))
-		custom_emote(2, "makes an excited booping sound!")
+		automatic_custom_emote(AUDIBLE_MESSAGE, "makes an excited booping sound!")
 		playsound(src, 'sound/machines/synth_yes.ogg', 50, 0)
 
 	if(wet_floors && prob(5)) // Make a mess
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@
 	if(istype(D, /obj/effect/decal/cleanable))
 		cleantime = istype(D, /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt) ? 10 : 50
 		if(prob(20))
-			custom_emote(2, "begins to clean up \the [D]")
+			automatic_custom_emote(AUDIBLE_MESSAGE, "begins to clean up \the [D]")
 		if(do_after(src, cleantime * cTimeMult))
 			if(istype(loc, /turf/simulated))
 				var/turf/simulated/f = loc
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@
 				cleantime += 50
 		if(cleantime != 0)
 			if(prob(20))
-				custom_emote(2, "begins to clean up \the [loc]")
+				automatic_custom_emote(AUDIBLE_MESSAGE, "begins to clean up \the [loc]")
 			if(do_after(src, cleantime * cTimeMult))
 				if(blood)
 					clean_blood()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/bot/edCLNbot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/bot/edCLNbot.dm
index 1aaeb0bbe4c..877f0f516af 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/bot/edCLNbot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/bot/edCLNbot.dm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 
 /mob/living/bot/cleanbot/edCLN/handleIdle()
 	if(vocal && prob(10))
-		custom_emote(2, "makes a less than thrilled beeping sound.")
+		automatic_custom_emote(AUDIBLE_MESSAGE, "makes a less than thrilled beeping sound.")
 		playsound(src, 'sound/machines/synth_yes.ogg', 50, 0)
 
 	if(red_switch && !blue_switch && !green_switch && prob(10) || src.emagged)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/bot/floorbot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/bot/floorbot.dm
index 918fc30134a..424a6987379 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/bot/floorbot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/bot/floorbot.dm
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@
 		addTiles(1)
 
 	if(vocal && prob(1))
-		custom_emote(2, "makes an excited beeping sound!")
+		automatic_custom_emote(AUDIBLE_MESSAGE, "makes an excited beeping sound!")
 		playsound(src, 'sound/machines/twobeep.ogg', 50, 0)
 
 /mob/living/bot/floorbot/handleAdjacentTarget()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/bot/medbot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/bot/medbot.dm
index 0850a67c73b..d46c69027d8 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/bot/medbot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/bot/medbot.dm
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@
 					var/message = pick(message_options)
 					say(message)
 					playsound(src, message_options[message], 50, 0)
-				custom_emote(1, "points at [H.name].")
+				automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "points at [H.name].")
 				last_newpatient_speak = world.time
 			break
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/bot/mulebot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/bot/mulebot.dm
index 66c8c4ea73f..9bf35ff457b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/bot/mulebot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/bot/mulebot.dm
@@ -188,13 +188,13 @@
 	update_icons()
 
 /mob/living/bot/mulebot/handleFrustrated(has_target)
-	custom_emote(2, "makes a sighing buzz.")
+	automatic_custom_emote(AUDIBLE_MESSAGE, "makes a sighing buzz.")
 	playsound(src, 'sound/machines/buzz-sigh.ogg', 50, 0)
 	..()
 
 /mob/living/bot/mulebot/handleAdjacentTarget()
 	if(target == src.loc)
-		custom_emote(2, "makes a chiming sound.")
+		automatic_custom_emote(AUDIBLE_MESSAGE, "makes a chiming sound.")
 		playsound(src, 'sound/machines/chime.ogg', 50, 0)
 		UnarmedAttack(target)
 		resetTarget()
@@ -283,7 +283,7 @@
 			return
 
 	if(crates_only && !istype(C,/obj/structure/closet/crate))
-		custom_emote(2, "makes a sighing buzz.")
+		automatic_custom_emote(AUDIBLE_MESSAGE, "makes a sighing buzz.")
 		playsound(src, 'sound/machines/buzz-sigh.ogg', 50, 0)
 		return
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/bot/secbot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/bot/secbot.dm
index 3fa50ac351b..53d45385ba0 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/bot/secbot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/bot/secbot.dm
@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@
 			target = M
 			awaiting_surrender = 0
 			say("Level [threat] infraction alert!")
-			custom_emote(1, "points at [M.name]!")
+			automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "points at [M.name]!")
 			playsound(src, pick(threat_found_sounds), 50)
 			return
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/MedicalSideEffects.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/MedicalSideEffects.dm
index b3537fc7284..59c9795a448 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/MedicalSideEffects.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/MedicalSideEffects.dm
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@
 		if(11 to 30)
 			H.custom_pain("The muscles in your body cramp up painfully.",0)
 		if(31 to INFINITY)
-			H.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "flinches as all the muscles in their body cramp up.")
+			H.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "flinches as all the muscles in their body cramp up.", check_stat = TRUE)
 			H.custom_pain("There's pain all over your body.",1)
 
 // ITCH
@@ -145,5 +145,5 @@
 		if(11 to 30)
 			H.custom_pain("You want to scratch your itch badly.",0)
 		if(31 to INFINITY)
-			H.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "shivers slightly.")
+			H.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "shivers slightly.", check_stat = TRUE)
 			H.custom_pain("This itch makes it really hard to concentrate.",1)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/chem_side_effects.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/chem_side_effects.dm
index b3537fc7284..59c9795a448 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/chem_side_effects.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/chem_side_effects.dm
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@
 		if(11 to 30)
 			H.custom_pain("The muscles in your body cramp up painfully.",0)
 		if(31 to INFINITY)
-			H.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "flinches as all the muscles in their body cramp up.")
+			H.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "flinches as all the muscles in their body cramp up.", check_stat = TRUE)
 			H.custom_pain("There's pain all over your body.",1)
 
 // ITCH
@@ -145,5 +145,5 @@
 		if(11 to 30)
 			H.custom_pain("You want to scratch your itch badly.",0)
 		if(31 to INFINITY)
-			H.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "shivers slightly.")
+			H.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "shivers slightly.", check_stat = TRUE)
 			H.custom_pain("This itch makes it really hard to concentrate.",1)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm
index ae7e39c6b00..5942decfaef 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm
@@ -82,10 +82,10 @@ emp_act
 				drop_from_inventory(c_hand)
 				if(!isbelly(loc)) //VOREStation Add
 					if (affected.robotic >= ORGAN_ROBOT)
-						custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "drops what they were holding, their [affected.name] malfunctioning!")
+						automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "drops what they were holding, their [affected.name] malfunctioning!", check_stat = TRUE)
 					else
 						var/emote_scream = pick("screams in pain and ", "lets out a sharp cry and ", "cries out and ")
-						custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "[affected.organ_can_feel_pain() ? "" : emote_scream] drops what they were holding in their [affected.name]!")
+						automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "[affected.organ_can_feel_pain() ? "" : emote_scream] drops what they were holding in their [affected.name]!", check_stat = TRUE)
 
 	..(stun_amount, agony_amount, def_zone)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_organs.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_organs.dm
index 505c360753c..768752a02a3 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_organs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_organs.dm
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@
 		if(!(lying || resting) && !isbelly(loc))
 			if(limb_pain)
 				emote("scream")
-			custom_emote(1, "collapses!")
+			automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "collapses!", check_stat = TRUE)
 		if(!(lying || resting)) // stops permastun with SPINE sdisability
 			Weaken(5) //can't emote while weakened, apparently.
 
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@
 
 			if(!isbelly(loc))
 				var/emote_scream = pick("screams in pain and ", "lets out a sharp cry and ", "cries out and ")
-				custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "[(can_feel_pain()) ? "" : emote_scream ]drops what they were holding in their [E.name]!")
+				automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "[(can_feel_pain()) ? "" : emote_scream ]drops what they were holding in their [E.name]!", check_stat = TRUE)
 				if(can_feel_pain())
 					emote("pain")
 
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@
 					drop_from_inventory(r_hand)
 
 			if(!isbelly(loc))
-				custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "drops what they were holding, their [E.name] malfunctioning!")
+				automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "drops what they were holding, their [E.name] malfunctioning!", check_stat = TRUE)
 
 				var/datum/effect/effect/system/spark_spread/spark_system = new /datum/effect/effect/system/spark_spread()
 				spark_system.set_up(5, 0, src)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
index 0783067b22b..7fbfd14c57d 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@
 	if(dna)
 		if(disabilities & DETERIORATE && prob(2) && prob(3)) // stacked percents for rarity
 			// random strange symptoms from organ/limb
-			custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "flinches slightly.")
+			automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "flinches slightly.", check_stat = TRUE)
 			switch(rand(1,4))
 				if(1)
 					adjustToxLoss(rand(2,8))
@@ -1949,7 +1949,7 @@
 
 	if(shock_stage >= 30)
 		if(shock_stage == 30 && !isbelly(loc))
-			custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "is having trouble keeping their eyes open.")
+			automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "is having trouble keeping their eyes open.", check_stat = TRUE)
 		eye_blurry = max(2, eye_blurry)
 		if(traumatic_shock >= 80)
 			stuttering = max(stuttering, 5)
@@ -1961,7 +1961,7 @@
 
 	if (shock_stage >= 60)
 		if(shock_stage == 60 && !isbelly(loc))
-			custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "'s body becomes limp.")
+			automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "'s body becomes limp.", check_stat = TRUE)
 		if (prob(2))
 			if(traumatic_shock >= 80)
 				to_chat(src, span_danger("[pick("The pain is excruciating", "Please, just end the pain", "Your whole body is going numb")]!"))
@@ -1985,7 +1985,7 @@
 
 	if(shock_stage == 150)
 		if(!isbelly(loc))
-			custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "can no longer stand, collapsing!")
+			automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "can no longer stand, collapsing!", check_stat = TRUE)
 			if(prob(60))
 				emote("pain")
 		Weaken(20)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm
index 9b399d8b344..c4b8f253509 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/shadekin/shadekin_abilities.dm
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@
 		phaseanim.adjust_scale(src.size_multiplier, src.size_multiplier)
 		phaseanim.dir = dir
 		alpha = 0
-		INVOKE_ASYNC(src, PROC_REF(custom_emote),1,"phases in!")
+		automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE,"phases in!")
 
 		addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(shadekin_complete_phase_in), original_canmove), 5, TIMER_DELETE_ME)
 
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@
 		ability_flags |= AB_PHASE_SHIFTED
 		ability_flags |= AB_PHASE_SHIFTING
 		throwpass = TRUE
-		custom_emote(1,"phases out!")
+		automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE,"phases out!")
 		name = get_visible_name()
 
 		for(var/obj/belly/B as anything in vore_organs)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/monkey.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/monkey.dm
index 0d8677c6987..c5e3b40194d 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/monkey.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/monkey.dm
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@
 					if(T.primitive_expression_messages.len)
 						geneexpression = pick(T.primitive_expression_messages)
 					if(geneexpression)
-						H.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "[geneexpression]")
+						H.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "[geneexpression]", check_stat = TRUE)
 					else
 						H.emote(pick("scratch","jump","roll","tail"))
 		// More... intense, expressions...
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm
index 61a247eb10a..a924ccaa18b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ var/list/channel_to_radio_key = new
 	//Maybe they are using say/whisper to do a quick emote, so do those
 	switch(copytext(message, 1, 2))
 		if("*") return emote(copytext(message, 2))
-		if("^") return custom_emote(1, copytext(message, 2))
+		if("^") return custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, copytext(message, 2))
 
 	//Parse the radio code and consume it
 	if(message_mode)
@@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ var/list/channel_to_radio_key = new
 	//Handle nonverbal languages here
 	for(var/datum/multilingual_say_piece/S in message_pieces)
 		if((S.speaking.flags & NONVERBAL) || (S.speaking.flags & INAUDIBLE))
-			custom_emote(1, "[pick(S.speaking.signlang_verb)].")
+			custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "[pick(S.speaking.signlang_verb)].")
 			do_sound = FALSE
 
 	//These will contain the main receivers of the message
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/on_click.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/on_click.dm
index a334c9b246b..ea0aeba2a6a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/on_click.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/on_click.dm
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 			if(isliving(A))
 				var/mob/living/L = A
 				if(istype(L) && (!has_hands || !L.attempt_to_scoop(src)))
-					custom_emote(1,"[pick(friendly)] \the [A]!")
+					automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE,"[pick(friendly)] \the [A]!", check_stat = TRUE)
 			if(istype(A,/obj/structure/micro_tunnel))	//Allows simplemobs to click on mouse holes, mice should be allowed to go in mouse holes, and other mobs
 				var/obj/structure/micro_tunnel/t = A	//should be allowed to drag the mice out of the mouse holes!
 				t.tunnel_interact(src)
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 				return
 
 			else if(melee_damage_upper == 0 && isliving(A))
-				custom_emote(1,"[pick(friendly)] \the [A]!")
+				automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE,"[pick(friendly)] \the [A]!", check_stat = TRUE)
 
 			else
 				attack_target(A)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/demon/demon_abilities.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/demon/demon_abilities.dm
index 48101c4742a..3e1f1e40165 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/demon/demon_abilities.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/demon/demon_abilities.dm
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 
 		//Cosmetics mostly
 		flick("phasein",src)
-		custom_emote(1,"phases in!")
+		automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE,"phases in!")
 		sleep(30) //The duration of the TP animation
 		is_shifting = FALSE
 		canmove = original_canmove
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@
 	else
 		shifted_out = TRUE
 		shift_state = AB_SHIFT_PASSIVE
-		custom_emote(1,"phases out!")
+		automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE,"phases out!")
 		real_name = name
 		name = "Something"
 		health = maxHealth	//Fullheal
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@
 	is_shifting = TRUE
 
 	shifted_out = TRUE
-	custom_emote(1,"phases out!")
+	automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE,"phases out!")
 	real_name = name
 	name = "Something"
 
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@
 
 		//Cosmetics mostly
 		flick("phasein",src)
-		custom_emote(1,"phases in!")
+		automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE,"phases in!")
 		sleep(30) //The duration of the TP animation
 		is_shifting = FALSE
 		canmove = original_canmove
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/dragon.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/dragon.dm
index 310ed526dc4..6d9fd49e08c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/dragon.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/dragon.dm
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
 /mob/living/simple_mob/vore/aggressive/dragon/FindTarget()
 	. = ..()
 	if(.)
-		custom_emote(1,"snaps at [.]")
+		customautomatic_custom_emote_emote(1,"snaps at [.]")
 */
 // Activate Noms!
 /mob/living/simple_mob/vore/aggressive/dragon
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/fennec.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/fennec.dm
index d412a8ad588..cb830008a21 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/fennec.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/fennec.dm
@@ -155,12 +155,12 @@
 		var/mob/living/L = A
 		if(will_eat(L))
 			var/obj/belly/B = vore_organs[1]
-			custom_emote(message = "snatches and devours [L]!")
+			automatic_custom_emote(message = "snatches and devours [L]!")
 			B.nom_mob(L)
 			ai_holder.find_target()
 			return
 		else if(L.size_multiplier <= 0.5 && L.step_mechanics_pref)
-			custom_emote(message = "stomps [L] into oblivion!")
+			automatic_custom_emote(message = "stomps [L] into oblivion!")
 			L.gib()
 			return
 		else
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/mobs_monsters/clowns/c_shift.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/mobs_monsters/clowns/c_shift.dm
index 70a0daad488..dffdfdc88fa 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/mobs_monsters/clowns/c_shift.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/mobs_monsters/clowns/c_shift.dm
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 
 		//Cosmetics mostly
 		flick("tp_in",src)
-		custom_emote(1,"phases in!")
+		automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE,"phases in!")
 		sleep(5) //The duration of the TP animation
 		canmove = original_canmove
 
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
 	else
 		ability_flags |= AB_PHASE_SHIFTED
 		mouse_opacity = 0
-		custom_emote(1,"phases out!")
+		automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE,"phases out!")
 		real_name = name
 		name = "Something"
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/shadekin/ability_procs.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/shadekin/ability_procs.dm
index f4607093e6e..af91a6de69c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/shadekin/ability_procs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_mob/subtypes/vore/shadekin/ability_procs.dm
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
 
 		//Cosmetics mostly
 		flick("tp_in",src)
-		INVOKE_ASYNC(src, PROC_REF(custom_emote),1,"phases in!")
+		automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE,"phases in!")
 
 		addtimer(CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(shadekin_complete_phase_in), original_canmove), 5, TIMER_DELETE_ME)
 
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@
 		// change
 		ability_flags |= AB_PHASE_SHIFTED
 		throwpass = TRUE
-		custom_emote(1,"phases out!")
+		automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE,"phases out!")
 		real_name = name
 		name = "Something"
 
diff --git a/code/modules/organs/internal/appendix.dm b/code/modules/organs/internal/appendix.dm
index 36c380a57cf..1f53326fb54 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/internal/appendix.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/internal/appendix.dm
@@ -23,11 +23,11 @@
 	if(inflamed == 1)
 		if(prob(5))
 			to_chat(owner, span_warning("You feel a stinging pain in your abdomen!"))
-			owner.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "winces slightly.")
+			owner.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "winces slightly.", check_stat = TRUE)
 	if(inflamed > 1)
 		if(prob(3))
 			to_chat(owner, span_warning("You feel a stabbing pain in your abdomen!"))
-			owner.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "winces painfully.")
+			owner.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "winces painfully.", check_stat = TRUE)
 			owner.adjustToxLoss(1)
 	if(inflamed > 2)
 		if(prob(1))
diff --git a/code/modules/organs/internal/lungs.dm b/code/modules/organs/internal/lungs.dm
index f196b271d17..87e19546157 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/internal/lungs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/internal/lungs.dm
@@ -13,27 +13,27 @@
 
 	if(is_broken())
 		if(prob(4))
-			spawn owner?.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "coughs up a large amount of blood!")
+			owner.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "coughs up a large amount of blood!", check_stat = TRUE)
 			var/bleeding_rng = rand(3,5)
 			owner.drip(bleeding_rng)
 		if(prob(8)) //This is a medical emergency. Will kill within minutes unless exceedingly lucky.
-			spawn owner?.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "gasps for air!")
+			owner.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "gasps for air!", check_stat = TRUE)
 			owner.AdjustLosebreath(15)
 
 	else if(is_bruised()) //Only bruised? That's an annoyance and can cause some more damage (via brainloss due to oxyloss)
 		if(prob(2)) //But let's not kill people too quickly.
-			spawn owner?.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "coughs up a small amount of blood!")
+			owner.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "coughs up a small amount of blood!", check_stat = TRUE)
 			var/bleeding_rng = rand(1,2)
 			owner.drip(bleeding_rng)
 		if(prob(4)) //Get to medical quickly. but shouldn't kill without exceedingly bad RNG.
-			spawn owner?.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "gasps for air!")
+			owner.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "gasps for air!", check_stat = TRUE)
 			owner.AdjustLosebreath(10) //Losebreath is a DoT that does 1:1 damage and prevents oxyloss healing via breathing.
 
 	if(owner.internal_organs_by_name[O_BRAIN]) // As the brain starts having Trouble, the lungs start malfunctioning.
 		var/obj/item/organ/internal/brain/Brain = owner.internal_organs_by_name[O_BRAIN]
 		if(Brain.get_control_efficiency() <= 0.8)
 			if(prob(4 / max(0.1,Brain.get_control_efficiency())))
-				spawn owner?.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "gasps for air!")
+				owner.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "gasps for air!", check_stat = TRUE)
 				owner.AdjustLosebreath(round(3 / max(0.1,Brain.get_control_efficiency())))
 
 /obj/item/organ/internal/lungs/proc/rupture()
diff --git a/code/modules/overmap/ships/panicbutton.dm b/code/modules/overmap/ships/panicbutton.dm
index 85ff99ca1c2..7764b1919bc 100644
--- a/code/modules/overmap/ships/panicbutton.dm
+++ b/code/modules/overmap/ships/panicbutton.dm
@@ -39,16 +39,16 @@
 	// Glass present
 	else if(glass)
 		if(user.a_intent == I_HURT)
-			user.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "smashes the glass on [src]!")
+			user.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "smashes the glass on [src]!")
 			glass = FALSE
 			playsound(src, 'sound/effects/hit_on_shattered_glass.ogg')
 			update_icon()
 		else
-			user.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "pats [src] in a friendly manner.")
+			user.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "pats [src] in a friendly manner.")
 			to_chat(user, span_warning("If you're trying to break the glass, you'll have to hit it harder than that..."))
 	// Must be !glass and !launched
 	else
-		user.custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "pushes the button on [src]!")
+		user.automatic_custom_emote(VISIBLE_MESSAGE, "pushes the button on [src]!")
 		launch(user)
 		playsound(src, get_sfx("button"))
 		update_icon()
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagents/medicine.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagents/medicine.dm
index 124d7bfa81e..bd161197a8d 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagents/medicine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagents/medicine.dm
@@ -920,27 +920,27 @@
 	metabolism = REM * 0.06
 
 /datum/reagent/immunosuprizine/affect_blood(var/mob/living/carbon/M, var/alien, var/removed)
-	var/strength_mod = 1 * M.species.chem_strength_heal
+	var/strength_mod = 1 // * M.species.chem_strength_heal //Just removing the chem strength adjustment. It'd require division, which is best avoided.
 
 	if(alien == IS_DIONA)	// It's a tree.
-		strength_mod = 0.25
+		strength_mod = 4
 
 	if(alien == IS_SLIME)	// Diffculty bonding with internal cellular structure.
-		strength_mod = 0.75
+		strength_mod = 1.3
 
 	if(alien == IS_SKRELL)	// Natural inclination toward toxins.
-		strength_mod = 1.5
+		strength_mod = 0.66
 
 	if(alien == IS_UNATHI)	// Natural regeneration, robust biology.
-		strength_mod = 1.75
+		strength_mod = 0.6
 
 	if(alien == IS_TAJARA)	// Highest metabolism.
-		strength_mod = 2
+		strength_mod = 0.5
 
 	if(ishuman(M))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
 		if(alien != IS_DIONA)
-			H.adjustToxLoss((30 / strength_mod) * removed)
+			H.adjustToxLoss((30 * strength_mod) * removed)
 
 		var/list/organtotal = list()
 		organtotal |= H.organs
@@ -962,7 +962,7 @@
 					var/rejectmem = I.can_reject
 					I.can_reject = initial(I.can_reject)
 					if(rejectmem != I.can_reject)
-						H.adjustToxLoss((15 / strength_mod))
+						H.adjustToxLoss((15 / strength_mod) * removed) //Someone forgot a * removed here in the past. It made it so 1u of this chem would do (baseline) 1245 toxins per unit, or 15 toxins per tick.
 						I.take_damage(1)
 
 /datum/reagent/skrellimmuno //skrell exist?
diff --git a/vorestation.dme b/vorestation.dme
index 217b5cdd541..08d7aa068f3 100644
--- a/vorestation.dme
+++ b/vorestation.dme
@@ -2422,6 +2422,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\economy\vending_machines.dm"
 #include "code\modules\economy\vending_machines_vr.dm"
 #include "code\modules\economy\vending_refills.dm"
+#include "code\modules\emotes\custom_emote.dm"
 #include "code\modules\emotes\emote_define.dm"
 #include "code\modules\emotes\emote_mob.dm"
 #include "code\modules\emotes\definitions\_mob.dm"