Whatcha Got There? Meme Template
About this meme
Template Name
Whatcha Got There? A Smoothie / Spencer and the Ostrich / iCarly Pet Ostrich Meme
Origin
This iconic two-panel template originates from the hit Nickelodeon live-action sitcom iCarly (created by Dan Schneider, broadcast from 2007 to 2012).
In the episode "iReunite with Missy," Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove) and Sam Puckett (Jennette McCurdy) walk into the apartment and spot Carly's eccentric older brother, Spencer Shay (portrayed by Jerry Trainor), casually petting a massive, live ostrich standing right in the living room while holding a drink. When Carly asks, "Um... whatcha got there?", Spencer calmly replies, "A smoothie." Across Reddit, TikTok, X/Twitter, and Imgflip, this exchange became the legendary template for awkwardly trying to hide an obvious, chaotic, or absurd situation.
Key Vibes
Blatant denial, obvious terrible decisions, calm composure in the face of absolute chaos, and ridiculous cover-ups.
Image Breakdown
- Top Panel (The Interruption): Carly and Sam standing in the doorway looking completely stunned and suspicious, with Carly asking, "Um... whatcha got there?"
- Bottom Panel (The Denial): Spencer standing right next to a full-sized ostrich towering over him, casually holding a drink cup and replying deadpan, "A smoothie."
- The Contrast: The hilarious absurdity of trying to pass off a giant exotic bird as a non-issue.
Description Paragraph
The enduring brilliance of the "Whatcha Got There? A Smoothie" template lies in its peerless depiction of getting caught red-handed doing something completely indefensible. Whether you are trying to hide a massive impulse purchase, a terrible life choice, or an ongoing disaster from your friends or parents, Spencer's unbothered delivery captures the ultimate mood of denial. It turns any awkward confrontation into comedy gold.
Popular Caption Ideas
- Top Panel: "My bank account after one single weekend of 'treating myself'." // Bottom Panel: "Me explaining why I can't afford groceries."
- Top Panel: "Someone walking in while I'm eating a block of cheese standing in front of the open fridge at 3:00 AM." // Bottom Panel: "A smoothie."
- Top Panel: "My parents asking what happened to the car bumper." // Bottom Panel: "A smoothie."
- Top Panel: "Me explaining why I added five more items to my cart after telling myself I was done shopping." // Bottom Panel: "A smoothie."
