The **"Sad Cat"** meme is a reaction image featuring cats with seemingly **sad or disappointed expressions**. It became popular on **image-sharing platforms like Reddit, 9GAG, and Instagram** in the early **2010s**. These cats are often paired with captions expressing **feelings of rejection, sadness, or existential dread**, reflecting relatable emotions. One of the most iconic examples is the image of a **cat staring blankly**, usually used to illustrate a **downbeat or dramatic reaction** to life’s minor struggles. Over time, the meme expanded into a broader genre of **pet-based reaction memes**, becoming a staple in internet humor and emotional expression.
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.
