The "Is this a butterfly?" meme originates from a scene in the 1991 anime *The Brave Fighter of Sun Fighbird*. In the scene, a humanoid robot mistakes a butterfly for a pigeon, prompting his question, "Is this a pigeon?" The awkwardness and innocence of this moment made it a perfect template for internet humor. The meme typically features the still frame of the character gesturing at a butterfly, with text edited to reinterpret the situation. It’s used to humorously highlight misunderstandings, misidentifications, or absurd comparisons. Its versatility and simplicity have made it a lasting staple in meme culture worldwide.
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.