Too Damn High Meme Template
Too Damn High features a man holding a sign declaring that something is too damn high, used to comically complain about prices, numbers, or the severity of any situation. The format is popular for expressing exasperation about costs, difficulty, or any metric that feels unreasonably elevated. It works well for relatable complaints about everyday frustrations.
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- 420 x 316 px
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Where the Too Damn High meme comes from
A viral moment involving Jimmy McMillan, the founder of the 'The Rent Is Too Damn High' political party, who appeared in the 2010 New York gubernatorial debate, is the source of this image. An immediate internet sensation, his passionate delivery and memorable slogan spawned countless meme variations.
How to caption the Too Damn High meme
Label the sign with whatever is unreasonably high in your specific context, such as 'The price of avocado toast is too damn high.' You can also swap 'high' for other adjectives to fit the complaint, though keeping the original 'too damn high' structure with a new subject is usually most effective. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
Too Damn High caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Too Damn High template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- The number of streaming services I pay for is too damn high
- My phone screen time report this week is too damn high
- The price of a single concert ticket is too damn high
- My number of open browser tabs is too damn high
- The rent for a shoebox apartment is too damn high
Best uses for the Too Damn High template
Use the Too Damn High 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 420 x 316 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 |
|---|---|
| The number of streaming services I pay for is too damn high | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| My phone screen time report this week is too damn high | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| The price of a single concert ticket is too damn high | 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 Too Damn High 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.
