American Chopper Argument Meme Template
American Chopper Argument shows a father and son from the reality TV show screaming at each other across multiple escalating panels, used for any exchange where two parties talk past each other with increasing intensity.
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- People and Face Meme Templates
- Size
- 640 x 1800 px
- Format
- Image
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Where the American Chopper Argument meme comes from
The images are from the reality series American Chopper, which followed motorcycle builder Paul Teutul Sr. and his son Paul Jr. Their famous arguments were screencapped and assembled into a multi-panel argument template around 2018.
How to caption the American Chopper Argument meme
Assign each party a position and alternate back and forth, escalating each panel. The joke works best when the argument has no logical resolution, or when both sides are technically saying the same thing but neither will admit it. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
American Chopper Argument caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the American Chopper Argument template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Son: We should refactor the whole module! / Dad: It works fine, don't touch it! / Son: It's held together with duct tape! / Dad: SO IS EVERYTHING ELSE HERE!
- Son: Tabs are objectively better! / Dad: Spaces are the standard! / Son: Tabs are configurable! / Dad: I'VE BEEN USING SPACES FOR 20 YEARS!
- Son: We need to leave for the airport now! / Dad: The flight isn't for three hours! / Son: Security takes forever! / Dad: I'VE NEVER MISSED A FLIGHT IN MY LIFE!
- Son: Pineapple belongs on pizza! / Dad: It's a fruit on bread! / Son: Tomatoes are a fruit too! / Dad: THAT'S NOT THE SAME AND YOU KNOW IT!
- Son: We should just order takeout! / Dad: We have food at home! / Son: We have condiments and one egg! / Dad: THAT'S DINNER IF YOU'RE CREATIVE!
Best uses for the American Chopper Argument template
Use the American Chopper Argument 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 640 x 1800 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 |
|---|---|
| Son: We should refactor the whole module! / Dad: It works fine, don't touch it! / Son: It's held together with duct tape! / Dad: SO IS EVERYTHING ELSE HERE! | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Son: Tabs are objectively better! / Dad: Spaces are the standard! / Son: Tabs are configurable! / Dad: I'VE BEEN USING SPACES FOR 20 YEARS! | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Son: We need to leave for the airport now! / Dad: The flight isn't for three hours! / Son: Security takes forever! / Dad: I'VE NEVER MISSED A FLIGHT IN MY LIFE! | 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 American Chopper Argument 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.
