About

How To Draw Text In Any Shape Challenge is a calligram art trend and internet challenge that started on Twitter / X in mid-September 2025 after X user @pombodesign posted a simple template for writing the word "gecko" in the form of a lizard. The post prompted other internet users and artists to spell out the names of well-known characters like Super Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog and Hatsune Miku in their respective shapes. The trend also prompted several internet users to share memes in the form of text, as seen in posts that recreated the Saddam Hussein Hiding Place meme and Among Us.

Origin

On September 15th, 2025, X^[1] user @pombodesign tweeted, "Thoughts on this one?" alongside a graphic showing viewers how to "Draw Text In Any Shape." The poster contained steps on how to write the word "gecko" in the shape of a lizard.

Spread

On September 16th, 2025, X^[2] user @OhioWhomp posted their attempt at writing the word "Mario" in the shape of Super Mario, gathering over 65,000 likes in two days.

On September 17th, X^[3] user @dsc12121212 tweeted a calligram showing the words "Among Us" in the shape of a character from the video game Among Us.

That same day, X^[4] user @sideoftea tweeted a calligram showing the word Objection drawn in the shape of Phoenix Wright from the game Ace Attorney.

Also on September 17th, 2025, X^[5] user @OverEzEggs tweeted a calligram showing the name Saddam Hussein in the shape of the Saddam Hussein Hiding Place meme.

Various Examples

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