I Lied 2 Meme Template
I Lied 2 is a reaction image format built around a character or subject making an earnest promise in one panel, then immediately or gleefully admitting they lied in the next. The format is used to roast people or institutions that make commitments they never intend to keep, or to joke about personal failures of willpower. The numbered variation suggests it is one of multiple image variants sharing the same comedic structure.
Caption this template- Category
- Situation Meme Templates
- Size
- 500 x 427 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the I Lied 2 meme comes from
Part of the broader I Lied advice animal family that spread through meme generator sites and Reddit around 2012 to 2014, the template uses a specific image that is a secondary photo not identical to the original I Lied template - Hence the distinction in the name.
How to caption the I Lied 2 meme
Set up a confident promise in the top caption - Dieting, studying, going to bed early - And then have the bottom caption cheerfully announce the lie, complete with what you actually did instead. You can also use it to parody corporate announcements by promising something noble on top and revealing the profit motive below. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
I Lied 2 caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the I Lied 2 template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Top: I'm going to bed early tonight, I promise / Bottom: It's 3am and I'm watching restoration videos
- Top: This is my last slice of pizza / Bottom: said while reaching for slice number five
- Top: I'll start the diet on Monday / Bottom: ordered dessert before the entree arrived
- Top: We value your feedback and will make changes / Bottom: raises the subscription price instead
- Top: I only need five more minutes of the game / Bottom: logs off two hours and one new rank later
Best uses for the I Lied 2 template
Use the I Lied 2 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 427 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 |
|---|---|
| Top: I'm going to bed early tonight, I promise / Bottom: It's 3am and I'm watching restoration videos | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Top: This is my last slice of pizza / Bottom: said while reaching for slice number five | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Top: I'll start the diet on Monday / Bottom: ordered dessert before the entree arrived | 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 I Lied 2 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.
