What kind of American Meme Template
This template presents a multiple-choice format asking 'What kind of American are you?' followed by humorous regional, cultural, or political stereotypes. It is used for self-deprecating regional humor, political satire, and playful identity classification.
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- Situation Meme Templates
- Size
- 2526 x 1298 px
- Format
- Image
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- Free, no sign up
Where the What kind of American meme comes from
The format derives from viral Facebook quiz culture of the early-to-mid 2010s, when personality quizzes with titles like 'What kind of American are you?' spread widely. It later became an ironic meme framework on Twitter and Reddit for satirizing U.S. regional identity clichés.
How to caption the What kind of American meme
List several absurd or hyper-specific American archetypes as the answer options and let readers self-sort with uncomfortable accuracy. The funniest versions make every option equally unflattering, or make one obviously correct for a specific audience who all immediately recognize themselves. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
What kind of American caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the What kind of American template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- What kind of American are you? A) puts ranch on everything B) honks before the light is even green C) owns 14 reusable bags, brings none D) thinks 70 degrees is 'cold now'
- What kind of American are you? A) Costco hot dog loyalist B) drives to the gym to walk on the treadmill C) 'I could've made this at home for half the price' D) all of the above
- What kind of American are you? A) ice in everything B) air conditioning set to 64 C) calls it 'the city' regardless of which city D) tips 20% out of fear
- What kind of American are you? A) summons the manager B) IS the manager C) avoids the manager D) used to be the manager and is now in therapy
- What kind of American are you? A) Black Friday warrior B) returns it in January C) still has it in the box D) buying a second one 'just in case'
Best uses for the What kind of American template
Use the What kind of American 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 2526 x 1298 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 kind of American are you? A) puts ranch on everything B) honks before the light is even green C) owns 14 reusable bags, brings none D) thinks 70 degrees is 'cold now' | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| What kind of American are you? A) Costco hot dog loyalist B) drives to the gym to walk on the treadmill C) 'I could've made this at home for half the price' D) all of the above | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| What kind of American are you? A) ice in everything B) air conditioning set to 64 C) calls it 'the city' regardless of which city D) tips 20% out of fear | 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 kind of American 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.
