Epic Handshake meme
The Epic Handshake meme format is used to show two seemingly opposing or different entities agreeing or uniting over a shared, often unexpected, commonality.
Between Oct 5, 2026 and Nov 7, 2026, people made 4,250 new Epic Handshake memes on Imgflip (129 per day), ranking #11 by momentum of 100 formats memeidea tracks. Its fastest measured period ended Oct 13, 2024 at 220 per day.
✓ Brand-safe. This meme is generally wholesome and focuses on relatable shared experiences, making it safe for most brands.
Momentum over time
Captions for your business
| real estate | Finding the perfect home / Closing the deal / That feeling when it all comes together! |
| dentists | Brushing twice a day / Flossing daily / A perfect check-up! |
| restaurants | Delicious food / Great company / An unforgettable dining experience! |
| fitness studios | Hitting your goals / Feeling amazing / Our workout community! |
| software startups | Innovative ideas / Seamless execution / Delighting our users! |
| coffee shops | Morning commute / First sip of coffee / Instant happiness! |
| hair salons | Fresh cut / Perfect style / Feeling confident! |
| accountants | Tax season / Organized finances / Peace of mind! |
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Stats
| First in our data | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Measurements | 42 snapshots |
| Best popularity rank on Imgflip | #8 on Oct 20, 2025 |
| Latest popularity rank | #10 on Nov 7, 2026 |
| Total memes made | 273,500 |
| Time in the top 100 (measured) | 1,074 days |
| Current rate vs peak | 59% of the peak in the period ending Oct 13, 2024 |
Epic Handshake on YouTube
15 YouTube videos using this meme have 10,747,591 views between them, 15 of them Shorts. View counts are re-read weekly. Video meme rankings.
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Short Ranking the Best Handshake Memes PART 2
Short The UAMC Handshake | Predator (1987)Riffs on Epic Handshake
| Monday mornings | My alarm clock / My will to live / Both equally broken |
| working from home | Wearing pajamas all day / Forgetting what pants are / Peak productivity unlocked |
| the gym | My workout playlist / My internal monologue / 'Just one more rep... or maybe not' |
| coffee | My morning routine / My entire personality / Fueled by caffeine |
| holidays with family | My slightly awkward uncle / My slightly awkward aunt / Arguing over who makes the best stuffing |
| online shopping | My impulse control / My credit card statement / United in regret |
| taxes | Me, trying to understand finances / The tax software / Both silently judging me |
| group chats | The person who only sends memes / The person who never replies / Both essential for balance |
| sports fans | Fans of rival teams / Complaining about the referee / A sacred tradition |
| school and exams | My last-minute cramming / My brain trying to remember anything / A beautiful disaster |
| dating apps | My bio saying 'fluent in sarcasm' / Their bio saying 'fluent in sarcasm' / Swipe right on that shared trauma |
| cooking at home | My ambitious recipe ideas / My actual cooking skills / A delicious mess |
Questions
Is the Epic Handshake meme still popular?
Yes. Epic Handshake is rising: its latest rate of new memes made on Imgflip is faster than the period before and at least half its all-time best. Its current rate is 59% of its peak, which came in the period ending Oct 13, 2024.
Can a business post the Epic Handshake meme?
Usually, yes. This meme is generally wholesome and focuses on relatable shared experiences, making it safe for most brands. memeidea's brand-safety calls are AI-assisted suggestions, so check how the format is being used this week before posting.
What is a good Epic Handshake caption for a business?
For real estate: “Finding the perfect home / Closing the deal / That feeling when it all comes together!”. For dentists: “Brushing twice a day / Flossing daily / A perfect check-up!”. For restaurants: “Delicious food / Great company / An unforgettable dining experience!”. More captions for other industries are in the table above.