Where Did The Little Miss Memes Come From?
If you’re on Instagram or TikTok, you’ve probably seen a bunch of “Little Miss” memes on your feed.
The memes feature adorable cartoon characters named after toxic or quirky (and sometimes a little bit of both) traits that range from super relatable to the super niche. But what’s the story behind the viral meme? And how can you participate in the trend?
The Origins of Little Miss
The “Little Miss” characters originally come from the children’s book series, Mr. Men, created and written by British author Roger Hargreaves. After the series took off, Hargreaves launched the spinoff Little Miss series, which included characters like Little Miss Sunshine, Little Miss Bossy, and Little Miss Naughty. Though Hargreaves passed away in 1988, his son Adam Hargreaves has continued the series.
How It Became a Trend
The characters have been popular for decades, but they received a boost in popularity due to the rise of the viral Little Miss Memes last month.
Instagram meme creator @juulpuppy started the viral trend on April 19, 2022, by creating nine original Little Miss memes, including “Little Miss Fearful Avoidant,” “Little Miss Girlblogger,” and “Little Miss Shein Haul.” It took a couple of months for the steam to get rolling, but by July, Little Miss memes were everywhere.
In July, the trend also spread to TikTok, with users renaming Hargreave’s Little Miss characters with their toxic or quirky personality traits. Many are self-deprecating, but all are hilarious.
The best thing about the Little Miss memes is that they’re for everyone. You can create your own easily, and you can find a variety of memes from the most popular and niche communities on Instagram and TikTok.
How To Participate in the Trend
Do you want to create your own Little Miss meme? You’re in luck – the process is super easy. After you choose and screenshot your favorite character from the Little Miss Wiki, use a photo editing app to cut out the original title and add your own. Be sure to stick with a font similar to the original, and upload your meme masterpiece to social media.
Don’t feel like making your own? Search your favorite meme pages to share on your Instagram story.
Closing Thoughts
The internet can be an ugly place, but it can also create the cutest and funniest meme trends. The Little Miss meme trend is fun because anyone can use it, so why not have some fun with it?
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