Expanding Brain Meme Template

This high-definition, four-panel template is one of the most versatile and enduring "reaction" memes on the internet. It originally appeared in early 2017 as a way to rank different ways of thinking or speaking, with each panel representing a "higher" (or more absurd) state of being. In meme culture, it is the definitive visual for ironic superiority, over-complicating simple tasks, reaching enlightenment, or

• Panel 1 (The Small Brain): A simple X-ray representing The Basic Idea, , The Literal Meaning, or The Workspace.
• Panel 2 (The Glowing Brain): Neural pathways firing representing The Sophisticated Choice, , The Professional Polish, or The 214th Milestone.
• Panel 3 (The Electric Brain): Lighting bolts and cosmic energy representing The Extreme Hobbyist, The Lore Master, The Punjab Morning Zen, or The Goal.
• Panel 4 (The Galaxy Brain): Pure radiant light and cosmic expansion representing The Absurdly Specific Passion, , The Ultimate Meme King, or The Finish Line.