Also called American Chopper Meme · Paul Teutul Argument · Paul Sr and Paul Jr Argument
Two people turn a small disagreement into a five-panel shouting match. Give each side a point to defend, then let the chair throw carry the argument far beyond what the topic deserves.
The panels alternate between Paul Sr., with the mustache, and Paul Jr., wearing the cap. Their expressions and gestures make every reply look increasingly heated.
You can write a serious disagreement, an absurdly petty debate, or an unexpectedly kind exchange. Five lines give both speakers room to respond rather than simply state opposing labels.
The frames show Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr. arguing on American Chopper. The scene aired in the season-six premiere on April 9, 2009. Senior objects to Junior’s lateness, and the confrontation ends with Junior being fired. [1]
Captioned edits circulated by late 2011, including versions that replaced the anger with compliments. In March 2018, new variations spread on Twitter, turning the exchange into debates about many unrelated subjects. [1]
The season-six premiere includes the confrontation between Senior and Junior. [1]
A Tumblr post replaces the argument with a gentleman-and-scholar exchange. [1]
Twitter posts and Reddit variations give the five-panel exchange a wider audience. [1]
Senior speaks in panels one, three, and five. Junior replies in panels two and four. Put each caption low in its panel so the faces and the flying chair remain easy to see.
Keep each line short enough to read at phone size. Build on the previous reply, and save the final panel for a comeback or an unexpected admission.
Original captions to try with this template.
The debate ends with one very specific exception to the research claim.
Each excuse becomes harder to defend as the mug’s condition is revealed.
Friendly words turn the aggressive body language into mutual encouragement.
References for this template. Example captions are original.
Traces the episode, early polite edits, and the March 2018 revival.
