The Snapchat meme style originated from the app's core feature of adding a semi-transparent black bar with white text to photos. This aesthetic became a staple of internet humor, often used to provide punchlines or context to bizarre real-life situations captured on camera. From 'streaks' jokes to the infamous 'crying filter,' Snapchat memes rely on the immediacy and casual nature of the platform. It has evolved into a meta-format where creators use the signature font and bar to give any image an authentic, 'captured-in-the-moment' feel, often highlighting relatable daily struggles or unexpected public encounters.