Corona Meme Template
The Corona meme template capitalized on name confusion between Corona beer and the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic that emerged in late 2019 and early 2020. It is used to make jokes about the brand suffering guilt by association, or more broadly to mock irrational public panic.
Caption this template- Category
- Situation Meme Templates
- Size
- 500 x 527 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the Corona meme comes from
Corona Extra beer, brewed by Grupo Modelo in Mexico, had no connection to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but the shared name sparked a wave of social media jokes in early 2020 as the pandemic spread. Surveys even suggested some consumers were confused, fueling further meme content.
How to caption the Corona meme
Set up a scenario where someone irrationally avoids or blames Corona beer because of the virus name, then deliver the punchline showing the absurdity of the conflation. Alternatively, caption it from the beer brand's perspective lamenting a PR disaster it had nothing to do with. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
Corona caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Corona template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Setup: Ordering a Corona in March 2020 / Payoff: the entire bar slowly backing away
- Setup: Corona beer checking its sales numbers in 2020 / Payoff: 'what did WE do?'
- Setup: My uncle in 2020 refusing the beer at the cookout / Payoff: 'I'm not risking it, Karen'
- Setup: The beer brand watching the news / Payoff: 'this is the worst case of being in the wrong place at the wrong name'
- Setup: Someone canceling their Corona order to 'stay safe' / Payoff: the marketing team weeping into a lime
Best uses for the Corona template
Use the Corona 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 500 x 527 px and is a still image, so place the most important words where they stay readable after a feed crop. The near-square frame is flexible for feeds, group chats, Reddit, and Discord.
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 |
|---|---|
| Setup: Ordering a Corona in March 2020 / Payoff: the entire bar slowly backing away | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Setup: Corona beer checking its sales numbers in 2020 / Payoff: 'what did WE do?' | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Setup: My uncle in 2020 refusing the beer at the cookout / Payoff: 'I'm not risking it, Karen' | 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 Corona 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.
