Brian Williams Was There 3 Meme Template
Brian Williams Was There 3 is the third photographic variant in the Brian Williams Was There meme series, using a third image of the NBC anchor to continue inserting him into famous historical events he could not have witnessed. The format maintains the same satirical premise as the other variants - Mocking Williams' credibility after his 2015 fabrication scandal - While offering a fresh image for those who found the original photos overused. Multiple image variants extended the meme's lifespan across social platforms.
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- Situation Meme Templates
- Size
- 306 x 423 px
- Format
- Image
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Where the Brian Williams Was There 3 meme comes from
Like the other variants, this template originated in the viral wave following Brian Williams' February 2015 suspension from NBC Nightly News after he admitted to falsely embellishing his presence during the 2003 Iraq War helicopter incident. The abundance of Williams photographs from his decades of television journalism provided ample material for creators to make multiple image variants.
How to caption the Brian Williams Was There 3 meme
Place Williams at a specific impossible historical event with first-person narration that mirrors his journalistic reporting style (e.g., 'I WAS STANDING BESIDE NEIL ARMSTRONG WHEN WE FIRST SET FOOT ON THE MOON'). The more grandiose and impossible the claimed eyewitness event, the sharper the satirical point. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
Brian Williams Was There 3 caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Brian Williams Was There 3 template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- I WAS STANDING ON THE WALL WHEN THEY SIGNED THE MAGNA CARTA
- I PERSONALLY HANDED GALILEO THE TELESCOPE THAT NIGHT
- I WAS IN THE ROOM WHEN THEY INVENTED THE WHEEL, AND FRANKLY THEY THANKED ME
- I FOUGHT BESIDE LEONIDAS AT THERMOPYLAE, ALL 300 OF US AND ME
- I HELPED EDISON FLIP THE SWITCH ON THE FIRST LIGHTBULB
Best uses for the Brian Williams Was There 3 template
Use the Brian Williams Was There 3 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 306 x 423 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 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 STANDING ON THE WALL WHEN THEY SIGNED THE MAGNA CARTA | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| I PERSONALLY HANDED GALILEO THE TELESCOPE THAT NIGHT | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| I WAS IN THE ROOM WHEN THEY INVENTED THE WHEEL, AND FRANKLY THEY THANKED ME | 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 3 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.
