The "Shaq Timeout" meme features NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal hilariously misusing a timeout gesture on live TV during a "NBA on TNT" segment. Instead of calling for a proper timeout, Shaq exaggeratedly and incorrectly waved his arms while joking with co-hosts, creating an instantly meme-worthy moment. The awkward hand motion combined with Shaq's goofy expression made it perfect for memes about someone wanting to escape or pause an awkward situation. It’s now commonly used to represent moments where people want to hit "pause" in life, avoid confrontation, or just take a break when things get too chaotic or uncomfortable.
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.
