Pentagon Hexagon Octagon
Build up geometric shapes then deliver a punchline based on sound-alike phrases. The humor comes from the absurd escalation and wordplay.
Dimensions: 720 × 710px
Format: Series of shapes (Pentagon, Hexagon, Octagon) followed by a punchline using "-gon" wordplay
📖 Origin Story
Source: Twitter wordplay joke format
Creator: Evolved from various Twitter users creating shape-based puns
First appeared: Gained major traction in 2020-2021 on Twitter and TikTok
Format based on shape names ending in "-gon" paired with phrases ending in "gone" or similar sounds. Creates absurdist humor through geometric wordplay and increasingly elaborate setups.
🎯 How to Use This Template
Build up geometric shapes then deliver a punchline based on sound-alike phrases. The humor comes from the absurd escalation and wordplay.
Pro Tips:
- 💡Start with standard shapes (Pentagon, Hexagon, Octagon) to set the pattern
- 💡Punchline should use "-gon" sound in an unexpected way
- 💡The more creative and unexpected the final line, the better
😂 Example Ideas
Classic structure with a "here you come again" wordplay
Dark humor using "all gone" as the punchline
Relatable frustration expressed through the format
💡 Did You Know?
- •The format often uses "Your mom when..." or "Me when..." structures
- •TikTok versions frequently add dramatic music or sound effects
- •The meme exemplifies "brain rot" humor popular with Gen Z
- •Countless variations exist including "Paragon," "Jargon," "Aragon," and "Estrogen"
