Racist memes have a long and troubling history on the internet, often originating from fringe communities and spreading into mainstream spaces. These memes often reinforce harmful stereotypes or use coded language and imagery to promote discrimination. Studies have shown that people from marginalized groups perceive these memes as more offensive due to their real-life experiences with racism ([June: Interpreting Racist Internet Memes | News and features | University of Bristol](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2016/june/interpreting-racist-internet-memes.html)) ([Interpreting racist internet memes](https://phys.org/news/2016-06-racist-internet-memes.pdf)).
Online communities like 4chan’s /pol/ and Gab have played a significant role in spreading racist memes, with some users intentionally creating and modifying them for ideological purposes ([This is where internet memes come from | MIT Technology Review](https://www.technologyreview.com/2018/06/11/142394/this-is-where-internet-memes-come-from/)). Researchers have also observed that memes can be "weaponized" by subtly embedding racist messages into otherwise neutral images ([This is where internet memes come from | MIT Technology Review](https://www.technologyreview.com/2018/06/11/142394/this-is-where-internet-memes-come-from/)).
How to use the Meme Generator?
The Meme Generator is a free online tool for adding custom text, images, and more to templates. Use it to
customize established memes or create new ones from scratch.
How to Make a Meme
Choose a Template: Select from popular templates, search user-uploaded templates, or
upload your own.
Add Customizations: Use the buttons next to the canvas to add text, images, stickers,
drawings, and spacing.
Create and Share: Click 'Generate Meme' and choose how to share it—via social
apps, a link, or download it to your device.
Customizing Your Meme
Move and Resize: Drag text boxes around. Enable drag/drop on mobile devices.
Text Customization: Change font color and outline, and use the gear icon to select from
over 1,300 free fonts or any installed on your device.
Stickers and Images: Add stickers, images, and effects like opacity, resizing, and
rotation.
Drawing Tools: Draw or scribble on your meme.
Meme Chains: Create chains of multiple images.
More Than Memes
The Meme Generator is versatile for creating posters, banners, advertisements, and custom graphics.
