Epic Handshake Meme Template
The Epic Handshake shows two muscular arms locking together in a powerful forearm clasp. It is used to celebrate the moment two different groups, ideas, or characters turn out to want the exact same thing.
Caption this template- Category
- Situation Meme Templates
- Size
- 900 x 645 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the Epic Handshake meme comes from
The shot is from the 1987 film Predator, where Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Dillon grip arms. The clasped-hands crop became a unity meme in the late 2010s, usually with the two arms and the handshake each labeled.
How to caption the Epic Handshake meme
Label the two arms with the groups that agree and the handshake with the shared goal. It lands hardest when the two sides are normally rivals, so the agreement feels surprising. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
Epic Handshake caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Epic Handshake template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Arm 1: People who hate mornings / Arm 2: People who hate nights / Handshake: Being tired all day
- Arm 1: My doctor / Arm 2: My mom / Handshake: 'Are you drinking enough water?'
- Arm 1: iPhone users / Arm 2: Android users / Handshake: Ignoring the group chat with 200 messages
- Arm 1: Cats / Arm 2: Toddlers / Handshake: Refusing to nap when they clearly need one
- Arm 1: Frontend devs / Arm 2: Backend devs / Handshake: Blaming the other one for the bug
Best uses for the Epic Handshake template
Use the Epic Handshake 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 900 x 645 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Arm 1: People who hate mornings / Arm 2: People who hate nights / Handshake: Being tired all day | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Arm 1: My doctor / Arm 2: My mom / Handshake: 'Are you drinking enough water?' | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Arm 1: iPhone users / Arm 2: Android users / Handshake: Ignoring the group chat with 200 messages | 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 Epic Handshake 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.
