{"slug":"pawn-stars-best-i-can-do","name":"Pawn Stars Best I Can Do","url":"/templates/pawn-stars-best-i-can-do.jpg","w":624,"h":352,"top":"BEST I CAN DO IS","bottom":"","description":"The Pawn Stars \"Best I Can Do\" meme maker. Rick Harrison offers way less than something is worth. For lowball offers and minimal effort.","keywords":"pawn stars meme, best i can do meme, rick harrison meme, lowball meme","year":2012,"origin":"Rick Harrison from the History Channel show Pawn Stars, famous for dramatically undervaluing items brought into his shop. No matter what something is worth, Rick's counteroffer is always absurdly low. \"Best I can do is $5\" became the meme for any ridiculously inadequate compensation. See also Trade Offer and You Guys Are Getting Paid for more unfair compensation energy.","sourceVideo":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR-Z-yGVVDE","format":"classic","howToMake":["The Pawn Stars Best I Can Do template is ready. Just add your text","Type your top text (usually 'Best I can do is [lowball offer]') and bottom text for the context. Rick's deadpan expression seals the deal","Classic layout overlays Rick's deadpan face with your lowball, or Classic Bars keeps the offer in its own strip","Make the lowball offer text larger than the context line. The size difference sells the absurdity","Lock in the deal. Download your PNG or Share the insulting offer before they can counter"],"exampleCaptions":["BEST I CAN DO IS 3 HOURS OF SLEEP","AND I'M TAKING A RISK HERE"],"exampleAltText":"Pawn Stars Best I Can Do meme about only getting 3 hours of sleep","exampleRefreshDate":"2026-02-22","seo":{"aliases":["Rick Harrison Meme","Best I Can Do Meme","Lowball Offer Meme","Pawn Shop Meme","Let Me Call My Expert"],"description":"Rick Harrison from Pawn Stars stands in his shop with a knowing expression, delivering his signature line: \"Best I can do is [absurdly low amount].\" Despite being shown items of genuine value, Rick always finds a reason to offer a fraction of what they're worth. The meme is pure lowball audacity — whether in negotiations, dating, or life in general.","definition":"\"Best I can do is...\" followed by something laughably inadequate. Rick Harrison's deadpan delivery from Pawn Stars became shorthand for any situation where someone offers the bare minimum — whether it's sleep, effort, emotional availability, or a raise.","useCases":[{"category":"Lowball Life Offers","examples":["You want 8 hours of sleep? Best I can do is 4 and a half","You want a full weekend? Best I can do is Sunday afternoon","You want motivation? Best I can do is anxiety at 2am","You want energy? Best I can do is one cup of coffee and a headache","You want a productive day? Best I can do is one task and a nap","You want happiness? Best I can do is a mildly funny meme"]},{"category":"Work & Career","examples":["You want a raise? Best I can do is a pizza party","You want work-life balance? Best I can do is Slack on your phone","You want a clear job description? Best I can do is 'other duties as assigned'","You want feedback? Best I can do is 'looks good' with no further detail","You want a promotion? Best I can do is more responsibilities at the same pay"]},{"category":"Relationships & Dating","examples":["You want emotional availability? Best I can do is a thumbs up emoji","You want a good morning text? Best I can do is a meme at 2pm","You want quality time? Best I can do is sitting on our phones in the same room","You want effort? Best I can do is 'wyd'","You want commitment? Best I can do is watching your stories consistently"]},{"category":"Technology","examples":["You want fast WiFi? Best I can do is buffering every 30 seconds","You want a quick update? Best I can do is 3 hours and a restart","You want battery life? Best I can do is 4 hours if you don't open any apps","You want customer support? Best I can do is a chatbot that doesn't understand your question","You want storage? Best I can do is 'storage almost full' after 6 photos"]},{"category":"Food & Dining","examples":["You want a home-cooked meal? Best I can do is microwaved leftovers","You want a healthy lunch? Best I can do is a granola bar and regret","You want fresh groceries? Best I can do is whatever hasn't expired yet","You want a gourmet meal? Best I can do is seasoning on the ramen","You want food delivered in 30 minutes? Best I can do is an hour and the order is wrong"]},{"category":"School & Education","examples":["You want an A? Best I can do is a C+ and that's being generous","You want participation credit? Best I can do is showing up late","You want a thesis advisor who responds to emails? Best I can do is a read receipt","You want study motivation? Best I can do is panic the night before","You want clear instructions? Best I can do is 'use your best judgment'"]},{"category":"Health & Fitness","examples":["You want a gym routine? Best I can do is walking to the fridge","You want to drink more water? Best I can do is iced coffee — there's water in it","You want to stretch every morning? Best I can do is reaching for my phone","You want mental clarity? Best I can do is brain fog and a podcast","You want a good night's rest? Best I can do is tossing and turning until 4am"]}]}}