How About No Bear Meme Template

A black bear holds both paws out while the image answers “HOW ABOUT NO.” Add the request you would like to refuse, then let the bear deliver a firm response.

The raised paws make the refusal look physical, as though the bear is pushing the suggestion away. The short reply leaves little room for negotiation.

A mildly unreasonable request usually gives the reaction enough context. Early starts, unnecessary meetings, and offers to share the last bite all work without a long explanation.

Know Your Meme documents the bear image with this phrase on Flickr as early as December 14, 2006. The photograph’s original source is not established by that record. [2]

An April 5, 2007 post on MyConfinedSpace preserves the captioned bear under the title “Bear Says ‘How About No’.” The format later reappeared on meme sites and generators, including a renewed round of sharing in 2012. [1] [2]

Place the unwanted suggestion along the top edge. Leave the bear’s paws, face, and large printed response visible.

Use wording that could actually be a request: “Share your fries?” or “One more meeting?” Keeping it short makes the refusal feel immediate.

The request being refused

Along the top edge above the bear.

• Add one request or suggestion.
• Keep the printed refusal unchanged.
• Avoid covering either outstretched paw.
• Choose a situation where the blunt response is the joke.