The Are You Serious Meme Template

This black-and-white line art template is based on a still of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson from a 2011 interview where he explained how Sir Isaac Newton invented calculus. While the original context was one of awe, the internet transformed his mid-explanation gesture and expression into a sarcastic reaction to someone making an obvious or boastful statement.

• The wide eyes and slightly open mouth perfectly capture the moment a content creator realizes they’ve just spent three hours on a navy blue gradient only to have the app crash.
• The Facial Hair: The detailed mustache and soul patch give the template a distinct, recognizable personality, mirroring the cultural specificity found in regional social satire.
• The Line Art: High-contrast, minimalist black-and-white lines represent the "minimal futuristic tech style" preferred for modern mobile utility application design.
• The Angle:family gathering.