Always Has Been Meme Template
Always Has Been shows two astronauts in orbit, with one drawing a gun on the other over a sudden realization, ending on the line that it always has been. It is used to reveal a hidden truth that was secretly true the whole time.
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- Situation Meme Templates
- Size
- 960 x 540 px
- Format
- Image
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- Free, no sign up
Where the Always Has Been meme comes from
The two-panel comic spread in 2020 and became a massive format for conspiratorial reveals, with the betrayed astronaut asking wait, it's all one thing and the armed one replying always has been.
How to caption the Always Has Been meme
Put the dawning realization in the first astronaut's line and the confirming always has been in the second. It works best when the reveal reframes everything that came before it. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
Always Has Been caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Always Has Been template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Wait, the meeting could've been an email? / Always has been
- Wait, the gym was just consistency the whole time? / Always has been
- Wait, the bug was a missing semicolon? / Always has been
- Wait, the secret family recipe is just butter and salt? / Always has been
- Wait, I was the problem in the group project? / Always has been
Best uses for the Always Has Been template
Use the Always Has Been template when the joke fits a situation format and the image can explain the feeling before the reader finishes the caption. It is strongest for relatable everyday moments, before-and-after jokes, and social observations.
This blank is 960 x 540 px and is a still image, so place the most important words where they stay readable after a feed crop. The wide frame works best when the caption stays centered so timeline crops do not cut off the joke.
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 |
|---|---|
| Wait, the meeting could've been an email? / Always has been | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Wait, the gym was just consistency the whole time? / Always has been | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Wait, the bug was a missing semicolon? / Always has been | 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 Always Has Been 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.
