What Do We Want Meme Template
This template recreates the call-and-response chant structure of a protest or rally, with 'What do we want?' followed by a demand and 'When do we want it?' followed by 'Now!' used to express any desire with comedic urgency. The format parodies activism rhetoric to make mundane desires sound like political demands.
Caption this template- Category
- Situation Meme Templates
- Size
- 480 x 352 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the What Do We Want meme comes from
The chant structure comes from real protest and activist movements, where call-and-response chanting is a traditional tool for crowd cohesion. Internet memes began adapting it in the 2010s, often inserting absurd or trivial demands to contrast with the earnest format.
How to caption the What Do We Want meme
Fill in the demand with something deeply trivial or absurd to contrast with the righteous protest format, then land the 'Now!' punchline to emphasize the petty urgency. Alternatively, use a genuinely reasonable demand but add an unexpectedly chaotic or impossible timeline for comedic effect. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
What Do We Want caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the What Do We Want template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- What do we want? / The meeting to be an email! / When do we want it? / Now!
- What do we want? / Loyalty points! / When do we want it? / After I scan my app for nine minutes!
- What do we want? / For the group chat to stop replying-all! / When do we want it? / Now!
- What do we want? / Lower rent! / When do we want it? / Sometime before I die, ideally!
- What do we want? / The wifi back! / When do we want it? / Before this Zoom freezes again!
Best uses for the What Do We Want template
Use the What Do We Want 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 352 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 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 |
|---|---|
| What do we want? / The meeting to be an email! / When do we want it? / Now! | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| What do we want? / Loyalty points! / When do we want it? / After I scan my app for nine minutes! | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| What do we want? / For the group chat to stop replying-all! / When do we want it? / Now! | 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 What Do We Want 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.
