Brian Williams Was There 2 Meme Template
Brian Williams Was There 2 is a variant of the Brian Williams Was There meme series, using a second photograph of the NBC News anchor to caption him into famous historical events he could not have possibly witnessed. The format satirizes Williams' real-life 2015 scandal in which he admitted to falsely claiming he was aboard a military helicopter that came under fire in Iraq. Each iteration inserts Williams into a new landmark event with deadpan caption text.
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- Situation Meme Templates
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- 618 x 412 px
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Where the Brian Williams Was There 2 meme comes from
The meme originated after Brian Williams was suspended from NBC Nightly News in February 2015 following revelations that he had embellished or fabricated his presence at several news events. The internet responded by humorously inserting his image into countless historical photographs, and multiple image variants including this second photo were created to extend the joke.
How to caption the Brian Williams Was There 2 meme
Place Brian Williams at a specific famous historical event with your caption (e.g., 'I WAS THERE WHEN THE TITANIC SANK, I HELPED PEOPLE INTO THE LIFEBOATS'). Picking events from centuries before Williams was born makes the funnier entries, underscoring the absurdity of his claimed eyewitness credibility. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
Brian Williams Was There 2 caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Brian Williams Was There 2 template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- I WAS THERE WHEN THE TITANIC SANK, I PERSONALLY ROWED THREE LIFEBOATS TO SHORE
- I WAS AT THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, I LENT JEFFERSON MY PEN
- I COVERED THE FALL OF ROME LIVE, THE BARBARIANS LET ME THROUGH FOR THE EXCLUSIVE
- I WAS IN THE ROOM WHEN THEY PAINTED THE MONA LISA, DA VINCI ASKED MY OPINION ON THE SMILE
- I WAS ABOARD THE MAYFLOWER, I HELPED THE PILGRIMS SPOT LAND FIRST
Best uses for the Brian Williams Was There 2 template
Use the Brian Williams Was There 2 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 618 x 412 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 |
|---|---|
| I WAS THERE WHEN THE TITANIC SANK, I PERSONALLY ROWED THREE LIFEBOATS TO SHORE | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| I WAS AT THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, I LENT JEFFERSON MY PEN | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| I COVERED THE FALL OF ROME LIVE, THE BARBARIANS LET ME THROUGH FOR THE EXCLUSIVE | 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 Brian Williams Was There 2 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.
