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Epic Handshake meme template

Epic Handshake is a meme format on WhatiMeme. Two different (often opposing or unrelated) people, groups, ideas, or fandoms unite in strong agreement or alliance over one shared interest, value, or goal.

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Two large forearms and hands clasp tightly in the center. The left arm has darker skin and a white short sleeve; the right arm is heavily muscled with lighter/orange skin tone and a red short sleeve. The background is a dark, cloudy gray sky. A small signature appears in the lower right.

How to write this meme

Pick two groups that feel genuinely different or mildly opposed, then give them one very specific, relatable thing they both love or hate. Keep each label short so the image stays readable.

Caption zones

Left arm — Label the first party, group, or concept joining the alliance
Right arm — Label the second party, group, or concept joining the alliance
Handshake — Label the shared interest, value, or reason they agree

Example captions

Left arm: Introverts
Right arm: Extroverts
Handshake: Leaving the party early

Contrasts two social opposites who both secretly want the same exit strategy, creating instant recognition.

Left arm: Cat people
Right arm: Dog people
Handshake: Judging people who leave pets alone all weekend

Uses a classic rivalry then unites them on a shared protective instinct.

Left arm: Students who pull all-nighters
Right arm: Students who sleep 8 hours
Handshake: Still somehow getting a C

Highlights the absurd equal outcome despite opposite study habits.

Left arm: People who meal-prep
Right arm: People who order takeout daily
Handshake: Staring into the fridge at 11 p.m. anyway

Contrasts disciplined vs. chaotic eaters who end up in the same late-night moment.

Left arm: Mac users
Right arm: PC users
Handshake: Restarting it to see if that fixes it

Turns a long-running tech rivalry into a universal troubleshooting ritual.

Common mistakes

Making the two arms too similar so there is no contrast
Writing a vague or overly long handshake label
Forcing a political or mean-spirited split that kills the fun alliance vibe
Putting all the text only at the top or bottom instead of labeling the arms and hands
Using obscure references only a tiny niche will understand

Also known as

Predator handshake · arm wrestling handshake · agreement handshake · two arms handshake meme

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