The 54 Best Animated GIFs Of 2012

This is it: Here is the definitive list of the most amazing GIFs that changed our lives this year.

Ryan Broderick 5 months ago 455 responses

Inexplicably Hypnotic Ghost Cat GIF

Paranormal cativity.

TxBlackLabel 7 months ago 154 responses

31 Whimsical GIFs Of The Great American West

These animated GIFs were made from vintage turn-of-the-century stereo photographs.

Angela Meiquan Wang 8 months ago 35 responses

Ten Classic Cat Videos Condensed To Three Frames

For the cat enthusiast who is short on time, amazing cat moments in less than a second apiece. Watch them on an infinite loop and read about what makes each of these videos worthy of their beloved place in cat video history. [H/T to three frames]

Summer Anne Burton 9 months ago 73 responses

The Evolution Of The Game Controller

In animated GIF form! How I miss the Atari.

Whovian 11 months ago 78 responses

What’s Your Favorite .Gif?

Today’s the 25th anniversary of the internet’s one truly unique form of media: The animated .gif. No matter how you pronounce it, the .gif has brought untold joy to the world. Add your favorite one below — no judgements!

Scott Lamb 11 months ago 49 responses

17 Steamy Animal Makeout Scenes

Getting to first base is a total coup for these frisky animals. The following gifs are rated Not Safe For Underage Animals.

Peggy Wang a year ago 69 responses

If The Internet Had An Intro…

It’s where all your favorite characters live.

Peggy Wang a year ago 17 responses

The Strange And Secret Battle Between Cats And Watermelon

Cats and watermelon have been locked in an adorable, yet vicious battle for centuries. Take a look at the secret melon-feline war.

Ryan Broderick a year ago 88 responses

All My Friends Are Still Dead

Animated GIF of the Day: Avery Monsen and Jory John’s best-selling not-really-for-children children’s book All My Friends Are Dead gets an appropriately titled sequel, All My Friends Are Still Dead. Spoiler Alert: Everybody dies in the end.

Kimberly Truth a year ago 117 responses

Animated GIFs Get The Respect They Deserve

After lurking in the shadows of the internet, animated GIFs have done got classy on us and are starring in their very own mini-documentary. The folks at PBS’s Off Book delve into their history and how cinemagraphs are changing the playing field. One thing this video does not do, however, is agree once and for all how to pronounce them.

sly a year ago 28 responses

Watch Teens React In Horror To “Honey Boo-Boo Child” Alana

“I don’t know where to begin.” For the latest in their “Teens React to Viral Videos” series, the Fine Brothers tackled the diva beauty queen “It” girl of the moment, “Toddlers & Tiaras” star Alana “Honey Boo-Boo Child” Shannon and her mother, “Coupon Queeeeeeen” June. Here are the results.

Matt Cherette a year ago 66 responses

The Best Parts Of “Honey Boo-Boo Child” Alana And Mom On “Anderson”

Today’s episode of “Anderson” focused on TLC’s “Toddlers & Tiaras.” So naturally, it featured “Coupon Queen” June Shannon and her Go-Go Juice-addicted daughter, “Honey Boo-Boo Child” Alana. Heated discussions were had, mommy pageant makeovers were given, and Anderson Cooper couldn’t stop drinking the special juice (that’s gonna make him wiiiiiiin). Here’s everything you missed.

Matt Cherette a year ago 70 responses

25 GIFs Of "Honey Boo-Boo Child" Alana On "Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers"

“I’m about to go ghetto on you, giiiirl!” Six-year-old Mountain Dew and Red Bull-addicted beauty queen Alana, daughter of “Coupon Queen” June and nicknamed “Honey Boo-Boo Child” by America after her infamous “Toddlers & Tiaras” episode, was featured on “Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers” today. And boy oh boy was it life-changing!

Matt Cherette a year ago 170 responses

This Illustration Perfectly Encapsulates Courtney Stodden

It’s a work of art. (via urlesque.tumblr.com) View Image ›

Ashley Baccam a year ago 222 responses

Big Blue Ball Machine

Freddie Wong (Medal Of Honor Cat) gives an old school Something Awful animated GIF the IRL treatment. Because that needed to happen. Watch Video ›

Brian Abrams a year ago 14 responses

The Very Best Of Nyan Cat

NYAAAN NYAN NYAN. That is kitty speak for “Nyan Cat is the best thing to ever happen to the internet.” Take an 8-bit image of a pop tart cat flying through space on a rainbow and set catchy music in the background, and you have GOLD! I don’t want this meme to ever end. View List ›

Ashley Baccam 2 years ago 146 responses

Skateborder Meets Liu Kang

I can watch this forever. Now with sound. View Image ›

nickrrrad 2 years ago 36 responses

You May Hate Yourself a Little for Laughing at This

Buzz!!! More shocking, animated madness can be found here. View Image ›

Tia 2 years ago 2 responses

Hip Hop Music Video Made Entirely With Animated Gifs

Awesome! Evan Roth has mad skills, son. Watch Video ›

Jonah Peretti 2 years ago 5 responses

Sad Keanu Recursion

He’s sad, sad, sad (repeat forever). Careful, he might mesmerize you. This joins the ranks for all-time great recursion .gifs, like Recursive Hoff. View Image ›

Scott Lamb 2 years ago 28 responses

Animated Album Covers on animatedalbums.tumblr.com ›

Ever wish your favorite album covers could become Monty Pythonesque animated GIFs? Your wish has been granted by the nifty new Tumblr blog aptly titled: Animated Albums.

Jess Amason 3 years ago 14 responses

Efficiency

This guy wastes no extra effort in getting his job done. View Image ›

Reddit Top Links 3 years ago 38 responses

Rafael Benitez Is A Wizard

The manager for Liverpool’s soccer team has the ability to magically control his infographics. View Image ›

Tanner Ringerud 3 years ago 18 responses

Pedobear’s Ancestor

This will disturb you, as it should. View Image ›

Reddit Top Links 4 years ago 16 responses

Tuck and Roll!

Now you can finally say you’ve seen a dog do a barrel roll. View Image ›

Reddit Top Links 4 years ago 26 responses

Computer Store, Oh Yeah!!

Just your regular, everyday dude looking to pick up a laptop — LOOK OUT! This is way better than the original. View Image ›

Google Reader 4 years ago 22 responses

Animated Gifs On BuzzFeed!!!

BuzzFeed just added animated GIFs support! Now your responses and quick posts can have that awesome 1990s web style! Try it out by responding with your nomination for the greatest animated gif ever. View Image ›

Jonah Peretti 4 years ago 5 responses