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Meme Templates & Formats

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Distracted Boyfriend

Classic50M+ uses
98

The classic jealousy meme. Perfect for comparing things, showing temptation, or highlighting ironic choices.

AI PROMPT TIP

Try: "distracted boyfriend looking at [new thing] while girlfriend [old thing] watches"

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Drake Hotline Bling

Classic45M+ uses
95

The rejection/approval format. Drake disapproves on top, approves on bottom. Simple but effective.

AI PROMPT TIP

Try: "Drake refusing [bad option] but approving [better option]"

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This Is Fine Dog

Reaction30M+ uses
92

Dog sitting in burning room, pretending everything is okay. Perfect for denial situations.

AI PROMPT TIP

Try: "This is fine dog in [chaotic situation] saying everything is okay"

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Two Buttons

Decision25M+ uses
88

Sweating guy choosing between two options. Great for impossible dilemmas.

AI PROMPT TIP

Try: "Sweating man choosing between [option A] and [option B]"

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Expanding Brain

Progression35M+ uses
90

Ideas get increasingly absurd as the brain expands. Perfect for escalating jokes.

AI PROMPT TIP

Try: "Expanding brain from [normal idea] to [galaxy brain absurd idea]"

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Change My Mind

Opinion20M+ uses
85

Steven Crowder at a table with a controversial opinion. Great for hot takes.

AI PROMPT TIP

Try: "Change my mind table with sign saying [controversial opinion]"

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Surprised Pikachu

Reaction40M+ uses
94

When something predictable happens and people are shocked. Timeless reaction.

AI PROMPT TIP

Try: "Surprised Pikachu face when [obvious consequence happens]"

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Gru's Plan

Narrative18M+ uses
87

Gru presents a plan that backfires. The third panel is the twist.

AI PROMPT TIP

Try: "Gru presenting plan: step 1 [good], step 2 [good], step 3 [backfire]"

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Wojak / Crying Mask

Emotion28M+ uses
91

The feels guy. Express sadness, disappointment, or pretending to be happy while dying inside.

AI PROMPT TIP

Try: "Wojak hiding tears behind smile while [sad situation]"

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Galaxy Brain

Progression15M+ uses
86

The ultimate big brain move. When the logic is so advanced it loops back to stupid.

AI PROMPT TIP

Try: "Galaxy brain moment: [absurdly overcomplicated solution]"

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They Don't Know

Emotion12M+ uses
83

Sad person at party thinking about something others don't understand.

AI PROMPT TIP

Try: "At party but they don't know [obscure fact or personal burden]"

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Trade Offer

Modern22M+ uses
89

TikTok businessman proposing a deal. Show what you receive vs what you give.

AI PROMPT TIP

Try: "Trade offer: I receive [thing], you receive [thing]"

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What Are Meme Templates?

Meme templates are the foundational formats that define how a meme is structured. They provide a recognizable framework that audiences instantly understand, allowing creators to add their own twist to deliver the punchline.

The best meme templates are versatile enough to apply to countless situations while maintaining their core comedic structure. Formats like "Distracted Boyfriend" or "Drake Hotline Bling" have remained popular for years because they tap into universal human experiences.

With AI meme generation, you don't need to find or edit template images manually. Simply describe the format and your idea, and our AI will create a unique meme that follows the template's structure while being completely original.

How to Choose the Right Meme Template

Match the Emotion

Choose a template that matches the emotional tone of your joke. Reaction memes for surprises, progression memes for escalating absurdity.

Know Your Audience

Classic templates work across audiences. Newer formats might resonate more with specific communities or age groups.

Timing Matters

Some templates are timeless, others trend for weeks then fade. Riding a trending format can boost virality.