The "Ben Affleck Smoking" meme stems from a paparazzi photo taken in 2016, where Affleck is seen standing outside smoking a cigarette, appearing visibly distressed. The image quickly became iconic and resonated with internet users for its relatable expression of exhaustion or existential dread. The meme gained widespread traction, particularly in 2016 and beyond, with many users adding humorous captions or photoshopping the image to express various emotions. It even evolved to feature updated versions, like Affleck smoking with a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. The meme reflects an unspoken tiredness that many find relatable in today's world.
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.
