and I took that personally Meme Template
And I Took That Personally features Michael Jordan's face from The Last Dance documentary, used when someone describes a slight or criticism that prompted extreme motivation or retaliation. The format plays on Jordan's legendary competitive nature and tendency to find offense in small slights.
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- People and Face Meme Templates
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- 1600 x 1000 px
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Where the and I took that personally meme comes from
The quote and image come from the 2020 ESPN/Netflix documentary The Last Dance, in which Michael Jordan recounts various moments that fueled his competitive drive. The clip of Jordan saying 'And I took that personally' became a viral meme immediately after the documentary aired.
How to caption the and I took that personally meme
Set up a caption describing a minor or imagined slight (e.g., 'My alarm went off before I was ready'), then follow with Jordan's face and 'And I took that personally' to frame your over-the-top response. Use it to justify extreme effort triggered by something objectively trivial. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
and I took that personally caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the and I took that personally template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- My coworker put 'as per my last email' / And I took that personally
- The barista spelled my name wrong on the cup / And I took that personally
- My phone said 'storage almost full' / And I took that personally
- My friend left me on read for 9 minutes / And I took that personally
- The treadmill said 'great job!' in a sarcastic font / And I took that personally
Best uses for the and I took that personally template
Use the and I took that personally 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 1600 x 1000 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 |
|---|---|
| My coworker put 'as per my last email' / And I took that personally | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| The barista spelled my name wrong on the cup / And I took that personally | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| My phone said 'storage almost full' / And I took that personally | 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 and I took that personally 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.
