About
How To Draw Text In Any Shape Challenge is a calligram art trend that set off on Twitter / X[1] in September 2025, after X user @pombodesign posted a simple template for writing the word “gecko” in the form of a lizard. The post prompted other internet[2] users and artists to spell out the names of popular characters like Super Mario[3], Sonic the Hedgehog[4], and Hatsune Miku[5] in their respective shapes. The trend also prompted several internet users to share memes[6] in the form of text, as seen in posts that recreated the Saddam Hussein Hiding Place[7] meme and Among Us[8].
Origin
On September 15th, 2025, X user @pombodesign tweeted, “Thoughts on this one?” alongside a graphic showing viewers how to “Draw Text In Any Shape.” The poster contained steps on how to write the word “gecko” in the shape of a lizard.
Spread
On September 16th, 2025, X user @OhioWhomp posted their attempt at writing the word “Mario” in the shape of Super Mario, gathering over 65,000 likes in two days.
On September 17th, X user @dsc12121212 tweeted a calligram showing the words “Among Us” in the shape of a character from the video game Among Us.
On September 17th, X user @sideoftea tweeted a calligram showing the word Objection[9] drawn in the shape of Phoenix Wright from the game Ace Attorney[10].
Also on September 17th, X user @OverEzEggs tweeted a calligram showing the name Saddam Hussein in the shape of the Saddam Hussein Hiding Place[11] meme.
Various Examples
Search Interest
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External References
References
- ^ Twitter / X (knowyourmeme.com)
- ^ internet (knowyourmeme.com)
- ^ Super Mario (knowyourmeme.com)
- ^ Sonic the Hedgehog (knowyourmeme.com)
- ^ Hatsune Miku (knowyourmeme.com)
- ^ memes (knowyourmeme.com)
- ^ Saddam Hussein Hiding Place (knowyourmeme.com)
- ^ Among Us (knowyourmeme.com)
- ^ Objection (knowyourmeme.com)
- ^ Ace Attorney (knowyourmeme.com)
- ^ Saddam Hussein Hiding Place (knowyourmeme.com)