Gru's Plan meme generator
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What the Gru's Plan meme means
Someone presents a three-step plan on a flip chart. The fourth panel repeats step three, and the presenter realises the plan has a flaw. It captions plans that go wrong at the last step.
Where it comes from
The original uses Gru from the 2010 film "Despicable Me". Our template is an original presenter at a flip chart in the same four-panel structure.
How to caption it
- Write the first two steps of a sensible plan.
- Step three is the (optimistic) goal.
- In panel four, repeat step three but reveal the catch.
How the format works
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The Plan meme FAQ
What does the Gru's Plan meme mean?
Someone presents a three-step plan on a flip chart. The fourth panel repeats step three, and the presenter realises the plan has a flaw. It captions plans that go wrong at the last step.
Where does the Gru's Plan meme come from?
The original uses Gru from the 2010 film "Despicable Me". Our template is an original presenter at a flip chart in the same four-panel structure.
Why does panel four repeat panel three?
That repetition is the gag: the presenter looks back at the board and notices the plan does not work.
Can I fit long steps on the chart?
Text auto-shrinks, but three to six words per chart reads best.
How do I make a Gru's Plan meme?
Write the first two steps of a sensible plan. Step three is the (optimistic) goal. In panel four, repeat step three but reveal the catch. Then press Download PNG, or Share on a phone.
