Grumpy Cat Not Amused Meme Template
Grumpy Cat Not Amused features the iconic scowling face of Tardar Sauce, the internet-famous cat whose permanently down-turned mouth made her appear perpetually unimpressed. The format is used to express disdain, indifference, or dry refusal toward things others find exciting or cheerful. It is one of the most recognizable animal meme templates of the 2010s.
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- Panel Meme Templates
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- 620 x 413 px
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Where the Grumpy Cat Not Amused meme comes from
Tardar Sauce became a meme in September 2012 after her owner's brother posted her photo on Reddit and it went viral. Her unique facial expression was caused by feline dwarfism and an underbite, giving her a naturally grumpy appearance. She went on to star in merchandise, a film, and countless viral image macros before her death in May 2019.
How to caption the Grumpy Cat Not Amused meme
Place the thing everyone claims is universally lovable or exciting in the top caption, then have Grumpy Cat flatly reject it in the bottom (e.g., 'Puppies make everything better' / 'No. They don't.'). The funnier the contrast between widespread enthusiasm and the cat's absolute refusal, the stronger the joke. Open it in the meme generator, or read the two-panel meme guide for more.
Grumpy Cat Not Amused caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Grumpy Cat Not Amused template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Top: Puppies make everything better / Bottom: No. They don't.
- Top: It's the most wonderful time of the year / Bottom: It's cold and I owe people gifts.
- Top: A new day is a fresh start / Bottom: It's Monday again.
- Top: You'll feel amazing after the workout / Bottom: I will feel sore and betrayed.
- Top: Smile, it might never happen / Bottom: It already did.
Best uses for the Grumpy Cat Not Amused template
Use the Grumpy Cat Not Amused template when the joke fits a panel format and the image can explain the feeling before the reader finishes the caption. It is strongest for short sequences, escalating ideas, and two-step reveals.
This blank is 620 x 413 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 |
|---|---|
| Top: Puppies make everything better / Bottom: No. They don't. | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Top: It's the most wonderful time of the year / Bottom: It's cold and I owe people gifts. | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Top: A new day is a fresh start / Bottom: It's Monday again. | 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 Grumpy Cat Not Amused 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.
