What is the Always Has Been Astronauts meme?
Always Has Been is a two-character image macro in which one astronaut appears to discover a surprising truth about the world while another astronaut points a gun and confirms that the truth has always been the case. Captions commonly use a question-and-revelation exchange, but the image also works for short labels or dialogue.
How the joke works: Left (near Earth / surprised astronaut) = shocked realization question, usually “Wait, it's all [X]?”. Right (gun astronaut) = short confirming punchline, usually “Always has been.”
Where it comes from
The template depicts Earth alongside two astronauts, with the foreground astronaut looking toward the planet and the larger astronaut behind them aiming a handgun. It developed into a reusable internet image macro built around the phrase “Wait, it’s all...?” followed by “Always has been,” turning ordinary, inevitable, or cynical observations into dramatic revelations. The exact first source and chronology of the meme format are unclear.
When to use it
- Realizing a supposedly new trend has existed for years
- Revealing that a workplace problem is permanent
- Joking that a recurring personal habit was never going away
- Pointing out that a political or social issue was always present
- Explaining that a complicated situation was predictable from the beginning
How to make a Always Has Been Astronauts meme
- 1Type your captionsFill in Wait, it's all...? and Always has been. You can also tap the meme and type right on it.
- 2Pick a styleKeep the original look or switch to Impact, dark text, or subtitles. Add more text if the joke needs it.
- 3Generate and downloadHit Generate meme, then save a PNG or JPG, or copy it straight into a chat.
