Exploitables represent a foundational genre of internet culture, consisting of images, comics, or photographs designed specifically to be edited and manipulated by others. Emerging from early imageboards like 4chan and Something Awful in the mid-2000s, these templates often feature characters with blank speech bubbles or empty backgrounds, inviting users to project their own jokes, political commentary, or niche references onto the scene. Famous examples include 'The Scroll of Truth,' 'First World Problems,' and various webcomics that leave panels open for interpretation. Unlike reaction images, exploitables rely on the user’s ability to actively participate in the visual narrative, making them one of the most enduring and creative formats in digital communication.