Two Buttons Meme Template
The Two Buttons template shows a sweating man hovering over two red buttons, unable to choose. It is used for impossible or self-contradicting decisions, where both options reveal something awkward about the person pressing them.
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- Size
- 600 x 908 px
- Format
- Image
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- Free, no sign up
Where the Two Buttons meme comes from
It comes from a 2014 web comic by Tumblr artist Mr. Lovenstein. The single-panel version with the two labeled buttons spread as a reaction format in 2017 and is often combined with the follow-up panel of the man sweating.
How to caption the Two Buttons meme
Put two options on the buttons that should not be in conflict, or that expose a hypocrisy. The comedy is that the choice is obvious to everyone except the sweating person, so let the buttons do the talking. Open it in the meme generator, or read the comparison meme guide for more.
Two Buttons caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Two Buttons template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Button 1: Reply to the email now / Button 2: Mark it unread and panic about it for a week
- Button 1: Save the leftovers / Button 2: Order delivery while the leftovers slowly die
- Button 1: Go to the gym / Button 2: Buy more gym clothes instead of going
- Button 1: Finish the side project / Button 2: Start a brand new side project
- Button 1: Tell my friend the plan changed / Button 2: Let the group chat figure it out telepathically
Best uses for the Two Buttons template
Use the Two Buttons template when the joke fits a comparison format and the image can explain the feeling before the reader finishes the caption. It is strongest for this-versus-that jokes, ranked choices, and option contrasts.
This blank is 600 x 908 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 |
|---|---|
| Button 1: Reply to the email now / Button 2: Mark it unread and panic about it for a week | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Button 1: Save the leftovers / Button 2: Order delivery while the leftovers slowly die | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Button 1: Go to the gym / Button 2: Buy more gym clothes instead of going | 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 Two Buttons 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.
