The "Sad Hamster" meme features an image of a hamster with a visibly forlorn expression, often accompanied by captions reflecting relatable sadness or disappointment. This meme gained traction in the late 2010s and early 2020s, as social media users used it to humorously express minor struggles or emotional moments. Its origin traces back to a still image from a viral video or an edited photo of a hamster appearing melancholic, though its exact source is debated. The meme became part of the broader trend of using cute animals to convey human emotions, blending humor and empathy into highly shareable content.
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.
