Disaster Girl meme generator
A child smirks at the camera while a house burns in the background.
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What the Disaster Girl meme means
A child smirks at the camera while a house burns in the background. It captions someone who caused (or is secretly enjoying) chaos.
Where it comes from
From a 2004 photo by Dave Roth of his daughter Zoë at a controlled fire drill in North Carolina. It became a meme around 2008. Our template is an original illustration of the same idea.
How to caption it
- Describe the chaos or what you did to cause it.
- Keep the bottom line short and smug, or skip it.
How the format works
Every meme format is a fixed set of slots with a job each. Tap a slot to isolate it, or flip through the examples to see the same structure carry different jokes.
Disaster Girl meme FAQ
What does the Disaster Girl meme mean?
A child smirks at the camera while a house burns in the background. It captions someone who caused (or is secretly enjoying) chaos.
Where does the Disaster Girl meme come from?
From a 2004 photo by Dave Roth of his daughter Zoë at a controlled fire drill in North Carolina. It became a meme around 2008. Our template is an original illustration of the same idea.
Was the original house fire real?
Yes, but it was a controlled burn for fire-department training, according to the photographer.
Who is the Disaster Girl?
Zoë Roth, who in 2021 sold the original photo as an NFT.
How do I make a Disaster Girl meme?
Describe the chaos or what you did to cause it. Keep the bottom line short and smug, or skip it. Then press Download PNG, or Share on a phone.
