And the points don't matter Meme Template
Referencing host Drew Carey's recurring declaration on the improv comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway, this template invokes his line that 'everything is made up and the points don't matter.' It is used to sarcastically or nihilistically dismiss the significance of some metric, rule, or system that people are treating too seriously. The format is popular for pointing out the arbitrary nature of scores, rankings, or institutional rules.
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- Situation Meme Templates
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- 533 x 400 px
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Where the And the points don't matter meme comes from
Whose Line Is It Anyway is an improv comedy show that originated in the UK before an American version hosted by Drew Carey aired on ABC from 1998 to 2007, with a revival starting in 2013. Drew Carey introduced points at the start of episodes as a recurring joke, always followed by his line about them not mattering. The phrase became a popular catchphrase clipped and shared online.
How to caption the And the points don't matter meme
Caption the template with whatever scoring system, metric, or rule you want to call out as meaningless, letting Drew Carey's declaration do the heavy lifting of dismissal. It works especially well when applied to something people genuinely care about, like social media follower counts or workplace performance reviews, to make the nihilism sting slightly. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
And the points don't matter caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the And the points don't matter template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Top: your LinkedIn 'Top Voice' badge / Bottom: and the points don't matter
- Top: your fantasy football standings in week 14 / Bottom: and the points don't matter
- Top: your annual performance review score / Bottom: and the points don't matter
- Top: your Duolingo streak / Bottom: and the points don't matter
- Top: who unloaded the dishwasher more this month / Bottom: and the points don't matter
Best uses for the And the points don't matter template
Use the And the points don't matter 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 533 x 400 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 |
|---|---|
| Top: your LinkedIn 'Top Voice' badge / Bottom: and the points don't matter | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Top: your fantasy football standings in week 14 / Bottom: and the points don't matter | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Top: your annual performance review score / Bottom: and the points don't matter | 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 the points don't matter 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.
