American’s Next Top Model ran for 24 seasons and was full of hilarious moments that the Internet can’t forget. From Tyra Banks and her fierce catchphrases to the big personalities from some of the contestants, there were a lot of moments from the show that got turned into memes and reaction images. One of the most long-lasting liens from the series that is still quoted and used today is when Tyra infamously said, “Hoe, but make it fashion.” This hilarious quote has been turned into a variety of memes with a lot of different meanings and has gone beyond just the original line. This line works well as it can be used for many fashion related jokes as well as ones that have nothing to do with the original quote.
We’ve put together a list of nine of the best memes that came out of Tyra’s “but make it fashion” moment.
9. SELF LOVE IS IMPORTANT
This person took the structure of the quote and turned it into something completely different. With this meme, this individual took the “blank” but make it “blank” format to talk about loving yourself. The image of Tyra saying the line is also rather iconic, so it’s easy to get what is going on just by looking at the image.
Tyra Bank’s outfit in these stills is also pretty legendary, and she’s definitely rocking her signature Tyra thing. Having love for your self and self-confidence is important, so this take on the meme is definitely a great one.
8. A NEW TAKE
7. A CLASSIC VERSION
One of the best ways to make this meme work is to just go with the most classic interpretation of the line. Sometimes, when you’re planning what to wear when going out, and what you want to look like, you want to walk that line between looking scandalous but not too scandalous. This Tyra Banks quote is able to capitalize on that feeling of the line between a little trashy but still classy. Of course, this kind of thing could be taken too far and come off as slut-shaming, but in this meme’s case, it’s just a funny use of the line. America’s Next Top Model memes definitely capture fashion moments well.
6. DC VS. MARVEL
This meme can definitely be used to make points that go beyond fashion. This person was pretty creative in their version. They took the meme format and the images and used it to talk about Aquaman by comparing the movie to Thor: Ragnarok. The use of Photoshopping to make it look like Tyra actually was underwater in the last panel is also a nice touch. Regardless of how you feel about these two movies or about Marvel vs. DC, this is a pretty clever use of the meme and just goes to show how versatile this line is.
5. A VERSION FOR INTROVERTS
This meme is another example of how the format of this quote can be used for so many different moments. In this instance, the person who created this meme is talking about one of the woes of being an introvert.
As an introvert, you want to be invited to things and included, but you don’t always want to have to go. While this might not exactly be fair to your friends, it’s definitely a feeling that many people can relate to. Whatever feeling you’re trying to express, the “but make it fashion” format is a great way to do so in meme form.
4. FRIENDLY ADVICE
This is another example of how the original line can be used to make memes that express different feelings. When you’re planning what to wear for a night out, asking your best friend for advice is pretty normal.
If you’re on the prowl or just wanting to feel great about yourself, dressing a little bit more revealing is a great way to feel awesome. You will definitely be feeling yourself if you’re wearing an outfit that is “hoe, but make it fashion.”
3. EVOLUTION OF A MEME
America’s Next Top Model is an iconic show, although the older seasons might seem outdated and be problematic at times. It definitely was a reality television show that set the bar for future series. Just like how the television show inspired later fashion0-related reality TV, this meme has also been through evolutions. This meme uses the format of the original line but doesn’t use Tyra in the image.
2. A FEMINIST VERSION
While ANTM might not be a show you think of when you think about feminism, this meme uses the line and makes it into a conversation about feminist theory. This just goes to show that even though the source material for a meme might mean something totally different, a meme can evolve to mean so many different things. Intersectional feminism is definitely a great goal to have, so this is a pretty great take on this meme.
1. A LEGENDARY LINE
This is another evolved version of this meme that uses a different image than Tyra. This meme perfectly explains that feeling of when you’re doing everyday things but wanting to feel fabulous while doing so.
The use of a somewhat ridiculous fashion model image makes this version hilarious and fitting. There are so many ways to do something that make it fashion, and this strange way is just one of them.
