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The GIF is now 30 years old, just it already feels immortal — possibly because information technology's already outlasted the internet's almost turbulent periods of development. And as we consider the legacy of the internet's greatest file format, we must break to recognize a special category of GIF that's left an indelible marking on social media: the reaction GIF.

The cyberspace would announced to have many, many, many candidates for "greatest GIF of all fourth dimension," but it's undeniable that some reaction GIFs are then ubiquitous that the average internet user tin likely picture them but from reading a description. When yous tin shorthand "blinking white guy" and have people understand exactly which blinking white guy you're talking near, your reaction GIF has reached meridian internet saturation.

Here are Vox's choices for the most iconic reaction GIFs on the internet — ranked by order of necessity to our lives, from occasionally essential to can't-use-the-internet-without-them.

16) lol nothing matters

Origin: Tumblr word art artist Cat Frazier made this GIF in 2012. And many people thought it summed upward the national zeitgeist then.

When to apply it: Whenever the state of the world or the news or your life or anything else makes yous feel like absolutely naught matters anymore.

fifteen) Homer slowly backing away

Origin: This iconic awkward Simpsons moment appears in season five, episode 16, "Homer Loves Flanders"; it'due south Homer's reaction to finding out that the Flanders family wants some non-Homer time to themselves.

When to use: You've walked into an awkward situation, or only stumbled upon a major internet can of worms that yous'd adopt not to open up.

14) Leo DiCaprio's Gatsby

Origin: 2013'southward The Smashing Gatsby was a sumptuous visual feast, but this meme-orable moment has transcended its context to become an all-purpose reaction for the ages.

When to utilize it: Whenever you lot want to toast or congratulate someone on the internet — either ironically or sincerely.

13) Obama'south mic drib

Origin: When President Obama finished his remarks at his terminal White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2016, he literally dropped the mic.

When to use it: Whenever you need to drop the mic, make a killer get out, or stop on a high note.

12) How do you do, Fellow Kids?

Origin: Steve Buscemi's 2009 invitee advent in 30 Stone'southward fourth season led to this timeless moment — timeless because, for as long as the world continues to turn, old and uncool adults will keep to flail while attempting to connect with Today's Youth.

When to use it: Whenever an Former is attempting to blend in with the Youngs. Warning: Using this GIF while Old may not really brand you appear more than hip.

xi) Blinking white guy

Origin: One of the newest additions to the reaction GIF catechism has been everywhere this year. The blinking white guy in question is gamer Drew Scanlon, and the meme is his priceless reaction in 2013 to a fellow gamer'southward casual clarification of "farming with my hoe." (Admit information technology: You similar it even more at present that you know this.)

When to employ it: Whenever Nathan Fillion'due south speechlessness (run across #6) just isn't quite plenty to convey your level of speechlessness.

10) James Van Der Beek Is Crying

Origin: This is actually a pivotal moment for Dawson'due south Creek fans — information technology'south the flavor iii finale, "True Dearest," and the decisive moment comes when our (controversial) hero, Dawson, loses it over his realization that the daughter he loves would be better off with her much healthier soul mate ... who isn't him.

The famous moment reportedly wasn't scripted — Van Der Beek–as–Dawson was but that upset. According to Vocalism'due south ain teen drama practiced Constance Grady, "the fandom really hated Dawson and hardcore shipped Joey/Pacey, so there was a lot of schadenfreude in that moment where he essentially 'lost'" — all of which helped catapult this GIF to perennial meme status.

When to use information technology: When you just can't concord back your emotions or want to sarcastically overreact — or, if y'all're feeling peculiarly mean, mock someone else's overreaction to whatever situation is at manus.

ix) Kermit flail

Origin: Jim Henson's most famous Muppet is known for his frequent flailing jags on The Muppet Prove, and this GIF captures the height of that tendency.

When to apply it: When your excitement just tin can't be contained.

8) The absurd walk

Origin: It took seven seasons of Mad Men for Peggy Olson to aggregate the confidence and life experience required to make her famous penultimate-episode hallway walk a viral moment — but actress Elisabeth Moss sold every step, incidentally sauntering into net history.

When to employ information technology: This GIF is ordinarily read every bit a mic drop moment, even though Peggy is technically entering her new office for the first time. Use it whenever you want to brand an go out and leave 'em wanting more, or react to someone doing besides.

7) The slow clap

Origin: Orson Welles determinedly applauding the critically panned opera debut of his mistress, as the title character in the archetype 1941 film Citizen Kane.

When to use information technology: This GIF is catchy because, while its subject is fiercely clapping, contextually we know that the target of his applause is considerately Not Great, Bob. If you're committed to a contextual reading, y'all should relieve this GIF for times when you're mocking someone who's continuing alone in their commitment to an unwise idea. Simply if you just want to declare your unwavering support for someone online, go forth and slow clap them all the fashion domicile.

6) Speechless Nathan Fillion

Origin: This famous GIF features actor Nathan Fillion in Castle'south title office, and comes specifically from the 2009 episode "Honey Me Expressionless." The hour sees Castle rendered momentarily speechless after his daughter tells him she wants to go to higher overseas.

When to use information technology: Whenever someone leaves you at a loss for words — and usually not in a good way.

5) Supa Hot Fire'southward ultimate rap battle win

Origin: Satirical rapper Supa Hot Fire bested upstart challenger B-Bone in 2011 in one of the greatest parody rap battle videos on YouTube.

When to use it: In context, the reactions from the fans surrounding Supa are meant to be over the meridian. Out of context, their hysteria provides the perfect reaction GIF for that moment when yous're overwhelmed past the ultimate diss, mic driblet, witty bon mot, or other supremely badass event.

4) We were all rooting for yous!

Origin: Tyra Banks'south unexpected eruption at an America'due south Adjacent Top Model contestant who just wasn't cutting information technology in 2005 went viral and became a famous reality TV moment — a reaction GIF before the reaction GIF really existed.

When to apply information technology: Whenever someone disappoints y'all, and the internet collectively, as they inevitably will because life isn't fair.

iii) Simon Cowell is happy for one time

Origin: Simon Cowell's viral reaction to hearing Susan Boyle sing for the first fourth dimension on The X Gene in 2009 captured a rare moment when the famously difficult-to-impress reality host experienced unexpected bliss.

When to use it: Whenever a blissful ray of pure, unfiltered delight punctures your night and cynical soul.

2) Surprise! Everything is on fire.

Origin: The 2012 episode of Community that spawned this GIF was nominated for an Emmy, and this "everything is on burn down" moment is even funnier in the context of the scene it'south function of.

When to utilize information technology: Whenever you've briefly stepped away from something and returned to find chaos ensuing, drama unfolding, or madness happening — or whenever y'all think you may have entered the Darkest Timeline.

1) Popcorn.gif (Michael Jackson eating popcorn)

Origin: This GIF is so ubiquitous that internet users will often simply write "popcorn.gif" as autograph for sharing the actual image, which hails from Michael Jackson eating popcorn in a scene from the 1982 video for "Thriller." It'south fitting that ane of the near famous popular songs ever written has too produced the cyberspace'south about recognizable and all-purpose reaction GIF.

When to use it : Whenever in that location's a argue, someone's making an ass of themselves, or in full general something entertaining is happening online. So basically, anywhere and everywhere.

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Source: https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/6/15/15804082/greatest-reaction-gifs-supa-hot-fire-blinking-white-guy