The 'Here's What You Would Look Like If You Were Black or Chinese' meme originated from a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) by user @T_S_U_M_U_M_I, who used AI-driven photo editing apps to transform popular characters and internet personalities. Gaining massive popularity in late 2023, the meme highlights the uncanny and often absurd results of racial-shifting AI filters. It is primarily used as a form of surrealist humor, where the polite phrasing of the caption contrasts with the bizarre and low-quality visual transformations. The template has since expanded beyond people to include video game icons, fictional characters, and even inanimate objects, serving as a parody of modern AI technology and social media engagement bait.