Siskel & Ebert "And You Know I Am Too!" Meme Template

This iconic reaction video clip originates from an outtake/behind-the-scenes interview snippet featuring the legendary film critic duo Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert.

In the clip, Gene Siskel turns to Roger Ebert and says, "Boy, you're upset... and you know I am too!" before bursting into an infectious, wheezing laugh while Ebert shakes his head in amusement. The clip gained massive viral popularity across X (Twitter), TikTok, Reddit, and Discord as a reaction video for chaotic agreement, laughing at shared misery, or finding pure hilarity in a situation where both you and your friend are completely fed up.

Shared frustration, hysterical laughter, chaotic solidarity, laughing through the pain, and infectious joy.

• The Setup: Gene Siskel sitting on a couch wearing a blue sweater vest, white striped collared shirt, and black blazer, leaning toward Roger Ebert.
• The Interaction: Siskel points toward Ebert while delivering the line with a mischievous grin.
• The Climax: Siskel throwing his head back in uncontrollable laughter while Ebert sits across from him in his glasses and dark brown jacket, smiling and reacting to Siskel's wheezing outburst.

The video displays a short vintage broadcast interview clip featuring film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert sitting on sofas in an interview studio setting. On the left side of the frame, Gene Siskel wears a black blazer over a bright blue V-neck sweater and a striped button-down shirt. He turns toward Roger Ebert (seen on the right wearing a brown jacket and glasses) and says, "Boy, you're upset..." with a mischievous smile. He then leaning forward, gestures, and adds, "...and you know I am too!" before breaking out into loud, hysterical, wheezing laughter while clapping his hands in his lap.