A lion doesn’t concern himseld Meme Template
This text-based image template features the proverb that a lion does not concern itself with the opinion of sheep, complete with the original viral image's distinctive misspelling of 'himself,' used to express indifference to criticism and assert that confident people do not seek validation from those beneath them. The misspelling has become inseparable from the meme's identity.
Caption this template- Category
- Animal Meme Templates
- Size
- 900 x 1350 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the A lion doesn’t concern himseld meme comes from
The quote 'A lion doesn't concern itself with the opinion of sheep' is commonly misattributed to philosophers and public figures, though it appears in dialogue form in George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones (1996) and predates the internet as a general proverb. The viral image version with its distinctive misspelling spread widely on motivational meme accounts on Instagram and Facebook in the early 2010s.
How to caption the A lion doesn’t concern himseld meme
Pair the image with a caption about something petty you are choosing to ignore, letting the lion quote do the philosophical heavy lifting. Preserve the original misspelling of 'himself' in the template - Correcting it makes the post feel off to anyone who recognizes the original. Open it in the meme generator, or read the wholesome meme guide for more.
A lion doesn’t concern himseld caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the A lion doesn’t concern himseld template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- A lion doesn't concern himseld with the coworker who said 'per my last email'
- A lion doesn't concern himseld with the typo in his viral post
- A lion doesn't concern himseld with people who reply 'k' to a paragraph
- A lion doesn't concern himseld with whoever downvoted his perfectly good take
- A lion doesn't concern himseld with the gym bro reracking his weights wrong
Best uses for the A lion doesn’t concern himseld template
Use the A lion doesn’t concern himseld template when the joke fits a animal format and the image can explain the feeling before the reader finishes the caption. It is strongest for cute reactions, chaotic moods, and warm low-stakes jokes.
This blank is 900 x 1350 px and is a still image, so place the most important words where they stay readable after a feed crop. The tall frame gives you room for a short setup near the top and a payoff below the main subject.
The sample captions leave room for a setup and a punchline without turning into a paragraph. 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 |
|---|---|
| A lion doesn't concern himseld with the coworker who said 'per my last email' | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| A lion doesn't concern himseld with the typo in his viral post | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| A lion doesn't concern himseld with people who reply 'k' to a paragraph | 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 A lion doesn’t concern himseld 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.
