Two guys on a bus Meme Template
Two Guys on a Bus shows a man sitting alone on a bus looking despondent, with a caption indicating what he is doing versus what he could be doing instead. It is used for the melancholy of making the responsible choice while knowing something better is out there.
Caption this template- Category
- People and Face Meme Templates
- Size
- 762 x 675 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the Two guys on a bus meme comes from
A candid or stock photo of a man sitting alone on public transit appears to be the source. Around 2018 it spread as a reaction template, typically used to compare two choices where one is clearly more appealing but unavailable.
How to caption the Two guys on a bus meme
Label his situation with the boring, obligatory reality and describe the alternative in the caption. The more specific and relatable the two options, the more readers will feel personally called out. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
Two guys on a bus caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Two guys on a bus template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Riding the bus home from a double shift / could be home if I'd just said no to overtime
- Eating my sad desk salad / could be at the taco truck two blocks away
- Doing the responsible thing and saving / could be on a flight to literally anywhere
- Going to bed at a reasonable hour / could be three episodes deep into a show I love
- Studying for the exam I'll pass anyway / could be doing absolutely nothing and feeling great
Best uses for the Two guys on a bus template
Use the Two guys on a bus template when the joke fits a people and face format and the image can explain the feeling before the reader finishes the caption. It is strongest for expressions, awkward moments, and character-driven jokes.
This blank is 762 x 675 px and is a still image, so place the most important words where they stay readable after a feed crop. The near-square frame is flexible for feeds, group chats, Reddit, and Discord.
The sample captions are more detailed, so trim aggressively before posting on small screens. Before exporting, read the caption once without looking at the image; if it still needs a long explanation, switch to a simpler setup or a more obvious related template.
Caption patterns to try
| Pattern | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Riding the bus home from a double shift / could be home if I'd just said no to overtime | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Eating my sad desk salad / could be at the taco truck two blocks away | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Doing the responsible thing and saving / could be on a flight to literally anywhere | This is a useful direction when you want the punchline to feel personal or self-aware. |
Common mistakes with this blank
- Writing a caption that explains the whole joke instead of letting the Two guys on a bus image do part of the work.
- Placing text over the most expressive part of the image, especially faces, gestures, signs, or the main action.
- Using three different ideas in one meme. This template works better when it points at one clear situation.
- Exporting before checking the meme at phone size. If the smallest words blur together, shorten the caption first.
