Rick and Carl Long Meme Template
Rick and Carl Long is a wide-panel or extended version of the Rick and Carl Walking Dead conversation format, giving extra space for longer multi-step exchanges or drawn-out joke setups. It is used when the standard two-panel version does not leave enough room for the full comedic build.
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- Situation Meme Templates
- Size
- 620 x 1392 px
- Format
- Image
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- Free, no sign up
Where the Rick and Carl Long meme comes from
The format originates from the AMC television series The Walking Dead, specifically dialogue-heavy scenes between sheriff Rick Grimes and his son Carl that were screencapped and turned into two-panel conversations. The long variant extends the panel count for use on Reddit and image boards where more elaborate joke structures are needed.
How to caption the Rick and Carl Long meme
Use the additional panels to build a longer back-and-forth, letting the setup breathe across three or more exchanges before landing the punchline at the end. Assign Rick the straight-man role and Carl the increasingly exasperated or literal-minded responder for the classic dynamic. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
Rick and Carl Long caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Rick and Carl Long template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Rick: Carl, we need to be careful with money this month / Carl: Okay dad / Rick: That means no impulse buys / Carl: Got it / Rick: ...Carl, why is there a kayak in the living room / Carl: It was on sale
- Rick: Carl, did you finish your homework? / Carl: Yes / Rick: All of it? / Carl: Most of it / Rick: Which part? / Carl: The part where I wrote my name
- Rick: Carl, I need you to take this seriously / Carl: I am / Rick: This is important / Carl: I know / Rick: ...Carl, are you texting? / Carl: I'm taking it seriously in the group chat
- Rick: Carl, we're saving the leftovers for tomorrow / Carl: Sure dad / Rick: Don't touch them / Carl: I won't / Rick: ...Carl, the container's empty / Carl: Tomorrow came early
- Rick: Carl, the meeting starts at nine / Carl: Got it / Rick: So we leave at eight / Carl: Right / Rick: ...Carl, it's 8:45 and you're in pajamas / Carl: I'm leaving spiritually
Best uses for the Rick and Carl Long template
Use the Rick and Carl Long 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 1392 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Rick: Carl, we need to be careful with money this month / Carl: Okay dad / Rick: That means no impulse buys / Carl: Got it / Rick: ...Carl, why is there a kayak in the living room / Carl: It was on sale | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Rick: Carl, did you finish your homework? / Carl: Yes / Rick: All of it? / Carl: Most of it / Rick: Which part? / Carl: The part where I wrote my name | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Rick: Carl, I need you to take this seriously / Carl: I am / Rick: This is important / Carl: I know / Rick: ...Carl, are you texting? / Carl: I'm taking it seriously in the group chat | 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 Long 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.
