obama medal Meme Template
Obama Medal features a photo in which then-President Barack Obama appears to be awarding himself one of his own medals, used to mock self-congratulation or unearned praise. Captions set up a scenario where someone gives themselves credit for something trivial or obvious.
Caption this template- Category
- Politics and News Meme Templates
- Size
- 1015 x 627 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the obama medal meme comes from
Official White House photography of Barack Obama during his presidency provides the image, in which he is shown awarding a Presidential Medal of Freedom. On social media the joke format of captioning it as self-awarded emerged and became a recurring template for poking fun at narcissism.
How to caption the obama medal meme
Identify what is being self-awarded in the top text of the caption, then let Obama's expression of presenting the medal to himself deliver the punchline about unearned congratulation. Works best when the achievement being celebrated is something mundane that everyone does. Open it in the meme generator, or read writing meme captions for more.
obama medal caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the obama medal template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Award for replying to the email I forgot for two weeks goes to... me
- Presenting myself the medal for finally booking the dentist appointment
- Honoring the man who remembered to take the trash out on the right day: me
- Outstanding Achievement in Drinking Water Before Noon: yours truly
- And the award for not hitting snooze this morning goes to this guy right here
Best uses for the obama medal template
Use the obama medal template when the joke fits a politics and news format and the image can explain the feeling before the reader finishes the caption. It is strongest for current events, public reactions, and debate-style jokes.
This blank is 1015 x 627 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 |
|---|---|
| Award for replying to the email I forgot for two weeks goes to... me | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Presenting myself the medal for finally booking the dentist appointment | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Honoring the man who remembered to take the trash out on the right day: me | 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 obama medal 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.
