Be Like Bill Meme Template

Bill has mastered one small act of consideration. Introduce him, describe what he does, then recommend his example with the earnestness of a public notice.

The stick figure gives a simple habit an imaginary role model. A caption introduces Bill, describes his sensible choice, and closes by asking everyone else to copy him.

The format can offer sincere advice or gently exaggerate how much praise a basic courtesy deserves. A specific habit is funnier and clearer than a general claim that Bill is a good person.

Be Like Bill images were circulating on forums in October 2015. Early versions showed a stick figure at a computer and praised a restrained response to something encountered online. The original drawing’s creator is not established. [1]

Dedicated Facebook pages helped spread the format into early 2016. TIME’s January 2016 coverage described both the etiquette jokes and personalized versions that replaced Bill’s name. This template uses the standing figure in a knitted hat. [2] [3]

Use the left side for four parts: an introduction, the considerate action, a brief word of praise, and the invitation to be like Bill. Leave the figure on the right clear.

Pick one action that helps someone else. Replacing an empty roll, sharing a useful link, or making room on a bench is enough; the formal praise supplies the exaggeration.

This is Bill

Introduce the character at the upper left.

Bill’s considerate habit

Describe one action beside the figure.

A little praise

A short assessment below the action.

Be like Bill

Close with the invitation at the lower left.

• Describe what Bill does rather than calling other people names.
• Keep the action to one or two short sentences.
• Use the final line to repeat the name from the introduction.