The 'What X Looks Like Vs. How X Draws Them' meme is a popular comparison format used to highlight the discrepancy between a character's canon appearance and how they are depicted by specific artists, fanbases, or studios. Often used in anime, gaming, and comic book communities, it serves as a critique or a joke regarding stylized artistic choices, 'fan-service' exaggerations, or drastic changes in animation quality. The meme typically features two side-by-side images: one showing the official source material and the other showing a humorous or stylized version that reflects a particular creator's signature tropes. It gained significant traction on platforms like Twitter and Tumblr, where fans frequently debate character designs and artistic liberties.