The Pony Creator meme stems from a series of Flash-based character creation tools, most notably the 'Pony Creator' by General Zoi, which gained massive popularity during the height of the 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' fandom in the early 2010s. While originally intended as a serious tool for fans to design their own 'Original Characters' (OCs), it quickly evolved into a meme as the internet began creating intentionally bizarre, neon-colored, or over-the-top ponies. These creations are often accompanied by the satirical phrase 'Do Not Steal,' poking fun at the protective nature of young artists over their designs. Today, the Pony Creator remains a nostalgic staple used to parody fan culture and celebrate the creative chaos of the Brony community.