Rick and Carl 3 Meme Template
Rick and Carl 3 is a multi-panel meme template drawn from The Walking Dead featuring Rick Grimes and his son Carl, typically used for parent-child lecture dynamics, repetitive warnings, or the exasperation of giving the same advice over and over to someone who never listens.
Caption this template- Category
- Situation Meme Templates
- Size
- 620 x 1041 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the Rick and Carl 3 meme comes from
The Walking Dead is an AMC drama series based on Robert Kirkman comic book, premiering in 2010. Rick and Carl scenes were widely memed due to the repetitive nature of Rick warning Carl to stay in the house, which Carl consistently failed to do, becoming a running joke in the fandom.
How to caption the Rick and Carl 3 meme
Use Rick dialogue panel to state a rule or piece of advice that has been given countless times before, then use Carl panel to show the inevitable ignoring of that advice. The joke hits hardest when the repeated offense is specific and recognizable. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
Rick and Carl 3 caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Rick and Carl 3 template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Rick: Carl, do NOT spend your whole paycheck the day it hits / Carl: *opens the package on the porch*
- Rick: Carl, back up your files before the update / Carl: *clicks install now*
- Rick: Carl, we are NOT getting a third dog / Carl: dad, meet Biscuit
- Rick: Carl, set an alarm so you're not late again / Carl: *wakes up at 8:58 for a 9:00 meeting*
- Rick: Carl, do not text your ex tonight / Carl: *typing...*
Best uses for the Rick and Carl 3 template
Use the Rick and Carl 3 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 620 x 1041 px and is a still image, so place the most important words where they stay readable after a feed crop. The tall frame gives you room for a short setup near the top and a payoff below the main subject.
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 |
|---|---|
| Rick: Carl, do NOT spend your whole paycheck the day it hits / Carl: *opens the package on the porch* | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Rick: Carl, back up your files before the update / Carl: *clicks install now* | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Rick: Carl, we are NOT getting a third dog / Carl: dad, meet Biscuit | 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 Rick and Carl 3 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.
