The More You Know Meme Template
Built around the iconic rainbow-and-star graphic from NBC's 'The More You Know' public service announcement segment, this template punctuates a fake or satirical fact with the appearance of earnest educational sincerity. Absurd, obvious, or useless information gets ironically framed as a profound life lesson.
Caption this template- Category
- Situation Meme Templates
- Size
- 480 x 349 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the The More You Know meme comes from
The More You Know was an NBC public service announcement campaign that began in 1989, featuring celebrities delivering short messages about education, health, and social issues, always ending with the rainbow shooting-star logo. The graphic became heavily associated with ironic 'helpful advice' memes due to its wholesome, instructional aesthetic being applied to ridiculous content.
How to caption the The More You Know meme
State a completely useless, obvious, or absurd 'fact' as if it is vital educational information, then place the rainbow star graphic below it to add fake institutional authority. For maximum effect, the information should be something everyone already knows or something utterly meaningless dressed up as wisdom. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
The More You Know caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the The More You Know template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Drinking water actually keeps you hydrated. The More You Know.
- If you go to bed at 4am, you will in fact be tired the next day. The More You Know.
- Spending money causes you to have less money afterward. The More You Know.
- Your phone has 11% battery because you didn't charge it. The More You Know.
- Replying 'k' to your partner does not de-escalate the argument. The More You Know.
Best uses for the The More You Know template
Use the The More You Know 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 480 x 349 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 |
|---|---|
| Drinking water actually keeps you hydrated. The More You Know. | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| If you go to bed at 4am, you will in fact be tired the next day. The More You Know. | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Spending money causes you to have less money afterward. The More You Know. | 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 The More You Know 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.
