Epic Handshake Three Way Meme Template
The Epic Handshake Three-Way template extends the classic two-person epic handshake meme into a three-way grip, used to show three distinct groups that all share one unexpected common characteristic. It expands the format to accommodate a third party equally unlikely to be in agreement with the others.
Caption this template- Category
- Situation Meme Templates
- Size
- 900 x 506 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the Epic Handshake Three Way meme comes from
The original Epic Handshake meme came from the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film Predator, featuring a famous arm-wrestling-style handshake that became an iconic image macro around 2011. The three-way variant was created by the meme community to extend the logic of unlikely alliances to trios.
How to caption the Epic Handshake Three Way meme
Label each of the three arms with a different group, ideology, or faction that would not normally agree on anything, then caption the clasped center with the one thing they all inexplicably share. The funnier the shared trait relative to the supposed differences between the groups, the stronger the meme. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
Epic Handshake Three Way caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Epic Handshake Three Way template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Arm 1: night owls / Arm 2: new parents / Arm 3: shift workers - Shared grip: 'awake at 3am'
- Arm 1: students / Arm 2: freelancers / Arm 3: retirees - Shared grip: 'no idea what day it is'
- Arm 1: gym bros / Arm 2: cats / Arm 3: toddlers - Shared grip: 'eat the exact same meal every day'
- Arm 1: backend devs / Arm 2: frontend devs / Arm 3: the client - Shared grip: 'blaming the other one'
- Arm 1: introverts / Arm 2: people who hate their job / Arm 3: dog owners - Shared grip: 'wanting to go home'
Best uses for the Epic Handshake Three Way template
Use the Epic Handshake Three Way 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 506 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: night owls / Arm 2: new parents / Arm 3: shift workers - Shared grip: 'awake at 3am' | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Arm 1: students / Arm 2: freelancers / Arm 3: retirees - Shared grip: 'no idea what day it is' | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Arm 1: gym bros / Arm 2: cats / Arm 3: toddlers - Shared grip: 'eat the exact same meal every day' | 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 Three Way 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.
