our Meme Template
The 'our' template is a minimalist possessive-label format where something is reframed as collectively owned by a group - Used as 'our [X]' to foster in-group solidarity or celebrate a communal object of affection. It works with images of anything from beloved characters to embarrassing habits. The collective framing is the entire mechanism.
Caption this template- Category
- Situation Meme Templates
- Size
- 300 x 196 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the our meme comes from
The format emerged from Twitter and Reddit community culture in the late 2010s, where ironic collective ownership - 'Our boy,' 'our king' - Became a way to express group affection or in-group identity. The blank template version spread on meme platforms as a flexible labeling tool.
How to caption the our meme
Place 'our' above an image of whoever or whatever the community collectively claims - The label is the entire joke. Works best when the subject is either deeply beloved in a specific fandom or hilariously unworthy of collective pride. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
our caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the our template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- our: the one coworker who actually knows how the printer works
- our: the group chat member who screenshots everything
- our: the gym regular nobody knows but everybody nods to
- our: the senior dev who never pushes to main on a Friday
- our: the friend who always offers to be the designated driver
Best uses for the our template
Use the our 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 300 x 196 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 |
|---|---|
| our: the one coworker who actually knows how the printer works | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| our: the group chat member who screenshots everything | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| our: the gym regular nobody knows but everybody nods to | 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 our 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.
