Amateurs Meme Template
Amateurs features a character or figure scoffing dismissively at something presented as impressive, implying it is embarrassingly below their own level. The template is used for comedic arrogance, self-deprecation about obsessive expertise, or calling out half-measures in a field the poster knows too well.
Caption this template- Category
- Situation Meme Templates
- Size
- 500 x 648 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the Amateurs meme comes from
The template appears tied to a scene or image of a dismissive expert figure, circulating in meme communities in the 2010s as a vehicle for niche-community gatekeeping humor. The exact source image varies across versions, but the word 'Amateurs' as a standalone caption became the unifying label for the smug-expert archetype.
How to caption the Amateurs meme
Describe something that sounds extreme or impressive in the setup, then have the Amateurs figure scoff and reveal your own behavior that makes that thing look restrained. Use it to signal that your dedication to a hobby, habit, or obsession has reached a level that would concern a normal person. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
Amateurs caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Amateurs template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Them: 'I had three cups of coffee today and I'm wired' / Me, on my fifth energy drink before noon: 'Amateurs.'
- Them: 'I stayed up till midnight finishing the season' / Me, watching the sunrise on episode 19: 'Amateurs.'
- Them: 'I have like 50 browser tabs open' / Me, with two windows my laptop refuses to acknowledge: 'Amateurs.'
- Them: 'I waited a whole hour to reply so I didn't seem desperate' / Me, three business days deep: 'Amateurs.'
- Them: 'I bought the game and beat it in a week' / Me, 300 hours in and still not past the tutorial area: 'Amateurs.'
Best uses for the Amateurs template
Use the Amateurs 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 500 x 648 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Them: 'I had three cups of coffee today and I'm wired' / Me, on my fifth energy drink before noon: 'Amateurs.' | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Them: 'I stayed up till midnight finishing the season' / Me, watching the sunrise on episode 19: 'Amateurs.' | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Them: 'I have like 50 browser tabs open' / Me, with two windows my laptop refuses to acknowledge: 'Amateurs.' | 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 Amateurs 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.
