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What Is That (Captioned) meme generator. NBC reporter Julie Tsirkin with zero survival instincts, now with "WHAT IS THAT?!" baked in. Add your setup on top. The image of Tsirkin ignoring gunshots to poke her head out delivers the punchline.
What Is That (Captioned) meme generator. NBC reporter Julie Tsirkin with zero survival instincts, now with "WHAT IS THAT?!" baked in. Add your setup on top. The image of Tsirkin ignoring gunshots to poke her head out delivers the punchline.
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What is the What Is That Captioned Meme?
Captioned version of the May 2026 Julie Tsirkin "What is that?" meme. Includes "WHAT IS THAT?!" baked in. Used as a two-beat joke: describe a situation with obvious warning signs on top, then the image of Tsirkin ignoring gunshots to investigate delivers the punchline.
Also Known As
- What Is That Captioned
- Julie Tsirkin Captioned Meme
- What Is That With Text
- What Is That Square Meme
- Reporter What Is That Captioned
About the What Is That Captioned Meme
A square-cropped image of NBC reporter Julie Tsirkin on the White House lawn with "What is that?" text baked into the image. Tsirkin stepped out of her reporting position to investigate gunshots while everyone else ducked for cover. The White House colonnade and manicured lawn behind her are perfectly calm, making her casual investigation of active gunfire even more absurd. Ready-to-use reaction format: add your setup on top and the image delivers the punchline.
The captioned version of the viral May 2026 "What is that?" moment. While everyone ducked for cover during a shooting near the White House, NBC reporter Julie Tsirkin stepped out of her area and poked her head out to investigate. This square crop includes bold "WHAT IS THAT?!" text overlaid on the image. The format works as a two-beat joke: your setup describes a situation where all the warning signs are obvious, and the image is Tsirkin ignoring every single one of them. Popular on X and Instagram where the square format fills the timeline.
How to Make a What Is That Captioned Meme
- The "WHAT IS THAT?!" text is already on the image. Your job is just the setup.
- Add top text that describes the thing she's reacting to. The image handles the punchline.
- This works like a two-panel meme: your scenario on top, her screaming "WHAT IS THAT?!" below.
- Square format is ideal for X/Twitter and Instagram posts where you want maximum timeline real estate.
- Download and pair with any situation where the only rational response is pointing and screaming.
When to Use the What Is That Captioned Meme
Morning Horrors
- •ME OPENING MY LAPTOP TO 47 UNREAD EMAILS ON A MONDAY
- •CHECKING MY PHONE AFTER SLEEPING THROUGH 3 ALARMS
- •LOOKING AT MY FACE IN THE MIRROR BEFORE COFFEE
- •OPENING THE FRIDGE AND SEEING LEFTOVERS FROM 2 WEEKS AGO
- •WHEN YOUR ALARM GOES OFF AND IT'S STILL DARK OUTSIDE
Internet Discoveries
- •ME READING THE COMMENTS SECTION ON ANY NEWS ARTICLE
- •OPENING TWITTER AFTER BEING OFFLINE FOR 6 HOURS
- •WHEN SOMEONE SENDS A LINK WITH NO CONTEXT
- •CHECKING THE TRENDING TAB ON ANY PLATFORM
- •LOOKING AT THE PRICE OF A JPEG SOMEONE CALLED AN INVESTMENT
Relationship Shock
- •WHEN YOUR PARTNER SHOWS YOU THEIR SEARCH HISTORY "ACCIDENTALLY"
- •READING THE TEXT YOUR FRIEND SENT AT 3 AM
- •WHEN SOMEONE CHANGES THEIR RELATIONSHIP STATUS WITHOUT WARNING
- •SEEING YOUR EX'S NEW PROFILE PICTURE
- •WHEN YOUR MOM JOINS THE GROUP CHAT
Example What Is That Captioned Meme
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