March 2013 Gif

I Quit!

I quit

This is an animated gif of a man walking into water while the text "I QUIT" is layered over it. Often used as a reaction gif whenever somebody feels like giving up on a thread or a website. This is the character Castiel from the popular TV show Supernatural. He was portrayed by Boston actor Misha Collins.

Lake Ontario

scenic view of lake ontario

This is a scenic gif of the waves of Lake Ontario. Looks like this was taken at sunset or dusk (evening). The perfectly-timed loop makes this one pretty enjoyable to look at. Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America.

I'm an adult!

I'm an adult

This is an animated gif of Andy Samberg from The Lonely Island shouting "I'm an adult!" This is from the music video for "Threw It On The Ground", in which Samberg portrays a childish anti-establishment hipster.

Follow Your Dreams - Sloth

follow your dreams

This is an animated gif of a sloth slowly pointing towards the sky while the text "Follow your dreams!" appears. This can be used as an inspirational reaction gif. Or, you could use is as a sarcastic reply, which I know most of you aholes will.

Oh, I get it. It's very clever.

very clever

This is animated gif Tyler Durden sarcastically saying "Oh I get it. It's very clever." This is from the movie Fight Club (1999), in which Brad Pitt played the character Tyler Durden and Edward Norton portrayed the main protagonist (who was unnamed). This can be used as a reaction gif whenever somebody tries to make a witty remark or pun.

A Crummy Commercial?

crummy commercial

This is an animated gif of Ralphie from A Christmas Story (1983) asking "A crummy commercial?" in an extremely disappointed tone of voice (yes, I know, you can't hear a gif). Ralphie was portrayed by New York City actor Peter Billingsley (also known as Peter Michaelsen).

Bruce Willis Clapping

clapping

This is an animated gif of Bruce Willis clapping at an awards ceremony (not sure if this is actually a scene in the movie The Fifth Element (1997) because I haven't watched it in a while and Chris Tucker looks pretty dolled up). The perfect loop and the stillness of everything around him makes this one a piece of art. Willis is a German-born American actor who was born in Idar-Oberstein, Rhineland-Palatinate in West Germany.

South Park Clapping

clapping

This is an animated reaction gif of South Park characters Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman and Kenny McCormick clapping. The show has been running since August 1997, which means that it is nearly 16 years old.

Pocket Sand!

pocket sand

This is an animated gif of Dale Gribble throwing sand in another man's face while he yells "pocket sand". Dale was a character in the TV series King of the Hill, which ran between 1997 and 2010. He was voiced by Austin, Texas actor Johnny Hardwick. This is often used as a reaction gif to convey a surprise attack on someone.

Liam Neeson - Why?

liam neeson

This is an animated gif of Irish actor Liam Neeson asking "Why? Why? Why? Why?" Not entirely sure what movie this is from, so if you know, please post a comment in the section below. This is often used as a reaction gif whenever somebody is shocked / perturbed by something.

Kid sitting at computer gives a thumbs up

kid thumbs up

This is an animated gif of a kid nodding at his computer screen before turning around to the camera and giving it a thumbs up. Wait... does he actually have a mullet??? And is his name "Brent Rambo" or have I misread the squiggly text??? Anyway, this is a great reaction gif to use whenever you want to show your approval of something. As a commentator has pointed out, this is from an Apple Promo Video from the early 1990s!

Basketball Knee Rub

funny knee rub at basketball bench

This is a funny animated gif of NBA star Michael Beasley rubbing Anthony Tolliver's knee by "mistake". In fairness, he could have been nursing a dead leg at the time. I think the apologetic reaction when he realizes his mistake is what makes this one an extremely popular gif.

Guy crying at computer screen

laughing / crying at computer

This is an animated reaction gif of a guy crying at his computer screen. The way that he tries to keep it in makes it look as if he is actually about to burst out laughing. This is from Phantasmagoria 2, which was a point-and-click adventure game that was released in some European countries way back in 1996. I'm pretty sure that the character is Curtis Craig, who was portrayed by actor Paul Morgan Stetler.

Homer Simpson - Top Hat

homer simpson tophat

This is an animated gif of Homer Simpson wearing a suit and a top hat. Well, according to the story line, this wasn't actually Homer. It was just some poor guy who looked exactly like him (except for the mustache). If my memory serves me correctly, this guy entered Moe's bar after Homer had been barred / banned.

Do I really look like a guy with a plan?

the joker

This is an animated gif of The Joker saying "Do I really look like a guy with a plan?" The character was portrayed by Australian actor Heath Ledger, who tragically passed away in January 2008 before the movie The Dark Knight (2008) was released. This one is typically used as a reaction gif whenever somebody is accused of scheming or being underhanded. Sometimes used to express what it feels like when you don't know what to do with your life.

Tickling Dog

pug being tickled

This is a funny animated gif of a pet dog (pug?) being tickled by its owner. Oh and when I say "tickled", I really mean "tortured".

You're a liar and a thief!

gollum liar

This is an animated reaction gif of Gollum from Lord of the Rings emphatically saying "You're a liar and a thief!" Gollum (sometimes referred to as Smeagol) is fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium (Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, etc).

Italian Spiderman - Pointing

pointing

This is animated gif of a man with long hair dramatically pointing his finger while his head rolls around in shock. The particular guy might look familiar to you simply because he's the same guy in that famous gif where the guy opens the door (with the exact same reaction(. This is from the movie Italian Spiderman (2007), which is a film parody of Italian action movies from the 60s and 70s.

Kid blows out candles

candles

This is a funny animated gif of a kid blowing out another girl's birthday candles (it is probably his sister). This is a pretty popular one, simply because of how quick he did it and the hilariously determined facial expression that he has. This is often used as a reaction gif to express what it is like for somebody to rain on another person's parade / deny said person.

Lion cub frightens Bear

baby bear gets scared by lion

This is an adorable animated gif of a bear being frightened by a playful lion cub. The poor little thing turns its head, only to see the cub and have a mini heart attack before flailing around in the corner in fear.

I like what you've done here

waynes world

This is an animated gif of Wayne Campbell from Wayne's World (1992) reading a piece of paper before looking up and saying "I like what you've done here!" The character was portrayed by Canadian actor Mike Meyers. He co-starred alongside Dana Carvey, who portrayed the character Garth Algar.

Excited Spongebob

spongebob is excited

This is an animated gif of SpongeBob SquarePants looking extremely excited about something. SpongeBob is a character in a cartoon series of the same name. The show has actually been running for 14 years now (1999 - present) and it looks as if it will run for a few more after the 9th season was approved back in July 2012. The character is voiced by Tom Kenny, who is from Syracuse, New York.

How to handle road rage

road rage russia

This is an animated gif of a road rage / angered driver quickly backing down after a passenger in the car in front decides to hang an assault rifle out of the window. Giving the douchebag behind him the finger put the icing on the cake. If Internet sources are to be trusted, this is from Russia. Not sure if its actually real or not (doubt it, simply because of the position of the camera).

Peter Kay

Peter Kay

This is an animated reaction gif of English comedian Peter Kay turning around in embarrassment while sweat pours down his face. I remember seeing this one on Reddit with the hilarious caption: "Whenever I make a joke during a presentation that no one understands or laughs at." Kay is from Bolton, Lancashire. Besides being a stand-up comedian, he has also released songs such as "Is This the Way to Amarillo" and starred in movies such as The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse.

Teal'c - Indeed

indeed

This is an animated reaction gif of Stargate character Teal'c saying "Indeed". Throughout the series, "Indeed" became a trademark of his. The character was portrayed by Los Angeles actor Christopher Judge. Fun fact: Judge played a role in The Dark Knight Rises as one of Bane's henchmen.

Ben Gazzara

shaking head

This is an animated reaction gif of Ben Gazzara shaking his head and smiling in a polite fashion. This is from the 1976 movie "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie", in which Gazzara portrayed the character Cosmo Vittelli.

I'm a little busy at the moment!



This is an animated reaction gif of Blackbeard shouting "I'm a little busy at the moment!" as he tries to fight off the fish people in the Pirates of the Caribbean. Blackbeard was portrayed by English actor Ian McShane, who also starred in the popular TV show Deadwood.

Ikebukuro West Gate Park

Ikebukuro West Gate Park

This is an animated gif of two Asian guys in a car laughing at one another. It kind of looks as if somebody told a distasteful joke. This gif is from the TV show Ikebukuro West Gate Park (IWGP). Main characters include Makoto Majima and the likes of Rika Nakamura.

Kid sliding down stairs

stairs

This is an animated gif of a kid running towards the stairs before turning around and sliding down it. Typically used as a reaction gif whenever somebody wants to express how excited they were when the pizza man came etc.

Jesus Dancing

Jesus Dancing

This is an animated gif of Jesus dancing around on the dance floor as onlookers gather around him and egg him on. I have absolutely no idea where this is from, so if you know, please post a comment in the section below.

Jason Segel - Stupid

Jason Segel

This is an animated gif of American actor Jason Segel smiling and saying "stupid". Segel is from Los Angeles, California. He has starred in movies such as "The Five-Year Engagement" and TV shows such as "Freaks and Geeks".

That's a bitch ass move!

Dwight Howard

This is an animated reaction gif of NBA player Dwight Howard saying "That's a bitch ass move!" Howard is a center player for the LA Lakers. He is from Atlanta, Georgia.

Trampoline Fail

funny trampoline

This is a funny animated gif of a woman jumping off of a trampoline and onto a pink slide. Unfortunately, things don't go her way and the slide breaks in a hilarious fashion.

Meissner Effect

Meissner effect

This is an animated gif that showcases the Meissner effect. According to the Wikipedia article on the subject, it is "an expulsion of a magnetic field from a superconductor during its transition to the superconducting state". Basically, this "effect" allows the magnet to levitate above the surface.

Bruce Lee - How About No?

bruce lee

This is an animated gif of martial arts legend Bruce Lee kicking a guy in the head while the text "How about.... NO!" flashes up on the screen. Not entirely sure what movie this particular scene is from.

Emma Watson - The Bling Ring



This is an animated gif of English actress and model Emma Watson starring on seductively during a nightclub scene in the trailer for the upcoming movie The Bling Ring (2013). The movie is due out in June of 2013. In it, Emma Watson will play the character Nicki. The story is about a group of fame-obsessed teenagers who burgle celebrity homes after tracking them down via the Internet.

Bones

bones

This is an animated reaction gif of Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan looking at the floor before closing her eyes in disappointment, as if she doesn't really know what to say. This is from the TV series Bones, in which Dr Brennan is portrayed by LA actor Emily Deschanel.

Assassin's Creed 4 - Fuck This Thread

assassins creed 4

This is an animated gif of a character from the Assassin's Creed 4 trailer looking through his binoculars before turning around in annoyance while the text "Fuck This Thread" appears. This can be used as a reaction gif whenever an online conversation has become patently retarded, leaving you with no option but to cut your losses and leave. Assassin's Creed 4 is a next generation game, which means that it will be released on consoles such as the PS4 (and maybe the XBox 720).

My Nigga

denzel washington

This is an animated gif of a black guy turning around before the text "My Nigga" appears on the screen. This is a reference to the Training Day scene, which starred Denzel Washington. Not sure if this is also him. Looks like a Civil War movie. If you know the source, please post a comment below.

Pouring Alcohol

alcohol

This is an animated gif of a man pouring alcohol (whiskey?) out into a glass. I'm pretty sure that this is Alec Baldwin from NBC's sitcom "30 Rock". Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

Phil Dunphy

phil dunphy

This is an animated reaction gif of Phil Dunphy looking rather nervous and shaking his head, all before clapping and nodding. Perfect reply for whenever you're feeling nervous about what you're watching. Phil is a character in ABC's TV show "Modern Family". He is portrayed by Grants Pass, Oregon actor Ty Burrell.

Hornswoggle

Hornswoggle

This is an animated reaction gif of WWE star Hornswoggle donning a facial expression that says "OMG, what did he just say?" A perfect reply to use whenever somebody says something shocking or drama has unfolded. Hornswoggle's real name is Dylan Postl and he's from Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Do You Even Sport?

hockey player tennis racket

This is a strange (but funny) animated gif of a man dressed in Hockey gear hitting a soccer / football with a tennis racket. This is from a music video for the song Need You Now by Cut Copy. This can be used as a reaction gif whenever you want to express how sporty you are.

Tom Hanks - Computer

Tom Hanks at a computer

This is an animated reaction gif of actor Tom Hanks using a computer. This is from the movie You've Got Mail (1998), in which Hanks portrayed the character Joe "NY152" Fox. The movie is about a woman and a man who start emailing each other anonymously over the Internet, only to find out that they both know each other in real life. The movie co-starred Meg Ryan.