the office handshake Meme Template
The Office Handshake template uses a three-panel format showing two separate people each rejecting a middle option, then finding common ground through the shared rejection, used to illustrate two opposing groups agreeing on one specific thing despite disagreeing on everything else. It is ideal for bridging culture-war divides with surprising consensus.
Caption this template- Category
- Movie and TV Meme Templates
- Size
- 680 x 614 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the the office handshake meme comes from
The template is drawn from The Office (US version), featuring Dwight Schrute and Michael Scott in a handshake visual, though the specific three-panel 'unexpected agreement' layout was popularized by a modified version that spread across Reddit and Twitter starting around 2018–2019.
How to caption the the office handshake meme
Label the left and right figures as two groups that are usually opposed, then label the handshake as the specific thing both sides agree on - 'People who hate pineapple on pizza' and 'People who love pineapple on pizza' shaking hands over 'hating the person who invented thin crust.' The more surprising the shared opinion, the funnier the meme. Open it in the meme generator, or read why memes go viral for more.
the office handshake caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the the office handshake template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Left: People who love pineapple on pizza / Right: People who hate it / Handshake: Agreeing the office microwave is a war crime
- Left: iPhone users / Right: Android users / Handshake: Hating the person who texts in the group with both
- Left: Cat people / Right: Dog people / Handshake: We both think your pet snake is not the same thing
- Left: Coffee drinkers / Right: Tea drinkers / Handshake: Nobody talk to me before this kicks in
- Left: People who love spoilers / Right: People who hate them / Handshake: The guy who spoils it without warning must go
Best uses for the the office handshake template
Use the the office handshake template when the joke fits a movie and TV format and the image can explain the feeling before the reader finishes the caption. It is strongest for recognizable scenes, character reactions, and pop-culture punchlines.
This blank is 680 x 614 px and is a still image, so place the most important words where they stay readable after a feed crop. The near-square frame is flexible for feeds, group chats, Reddit, and Discord.
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 |
|---|---|
| Left: People who love pineapple on pizza / Right: People who hate it / Handshake: Agreeing the office microwave is a war crime | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Left: iPhone users / Right: Android users / Handshake: Hating the person who texts in the group with both | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Left: Cat people / Right: Dog people / Handshake: We both think your pet snake is not the same thing | 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 office handshake 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.
