It is a fact that one can say more than a thousand words. The same is the case with moving images. Best of all, we don’t need a short film to express something, with enough and enough.
Even though at present it is impossible to perceive the internet without they (the gifs), his story has ups and downs in popularity. And today they are experiencing their boom, since they are all present on almost all platforms.
in this post we will see a little of its history and how through the decades they have marked a before and after the internet. After viewing them, tell us which ones you didn’t remember and if you think any are missing.
What are Gif images and what was their origin in the Internet ecosystem?
It is the extension of a type of images. For its acronym in English Graphics Interchange Format. Meaning “Graphics Interchange Format”. It is a sequence of images that is often repeated in a loop. The developer company was CompuServe in the year 1987, and was intended to optimize the way older modems downloaded color video. One of the most important features of this format is that it includes a palette 256 colors.
They can be made up of a infinite combinations. That is why you see a difference when you transform a video to GIF. In the year 1998 Netscape integrated this format into the browserwhich boosted its use on the Internet. However, its popularity suffered with the appearance of (at that time of macromedia) that allowed you to create more fluid and detailed animations. However, a new twist took place due to that many mobile devices were not compatible with this format.
Added to the great versatility of the GIFs, Flash has become obsolete. Even several browsers have stopped using it. After all this time, the gifs are a fun way to add graphic sense to a conversation. There are even exclusive sites to see them, such as Giphy. In addition to that, applications like , , and othershave permanently incorporated sections where you can choose these images and send them to your friends.
List of the top 25 most famous animated gifs in the history of the Internet
We already know the history of this format that is essential in the communication of this era. Can you imagine a conversation or a WhatsApp group without GIFs? Us neither. That is why we bring the list of the most popular of all time.
In this way you can remember those old ones or meet them for the first time:
dancing baby
In 1996, the aforementioned 3D rendered image of a dancing baby, known as “Dancing Baby” either “Baby Cha Cha” it would become one of the first virals on the Internet. Their gifs invaded cyberspace forums and even appeared on shows like Ally McBeal. What is fun?
Homer Simpson disappearing into the bush
It is a fragment of episode 16 of the fifth season “Homer loves Flanders”. The father of the family escapes from an awkward situation when he finds out that the Flanders need some time off, but his. If you find yourself in an uncomfortable moment, you can use this image to escape unseen.
popcorn michael jackson
not know this gifs It is almost as reprehensible as not knowing where it comes from. It’s one of the shots song video “Thriller” released in 1982. In which we can observe a young man Michel eating popcorn. This GIF can be used in a variety of situations, but it’s funniest when you’re looking at a close debate.
rap battle
Continuing the discussions, we remember this treasure. It’s a few seconds of one parody of a rap battle, although it is not appreciated in the GIF. Although the funniest thing is to use it as a reaction to a blunt answer.
Speechless
An ideal image to represent the moment in which you run out of words or even the one you prefer not say something. The history of this gif arises from the series “Love Me Dead” and one of its protagonists represented by the actor Nathan Fillion.
The Orson Welles Applause
If you don’t know who it is, we recommend you watch the movie “Citizen Kane” whose director Y protagonist is the same that we see applaud in the GIF. You can use it to encourage someone with determination, even if you contextualize it differently after watching the film.
blinking guy
If Nathan Fillion’s reaction isn’t enough to express your surprise, you always have this other image. In it we can see the American athlete Drew Scanlon who is surprised to hear his partner say “farming with my hoe” What does it mean “farm with my hoe” How would you react when you hear this? If you find yourself in a similar situation, this GIF comes in handy.
Obama drops the microphone
From when we thought there was no better president to make memes. But if you think this is one of the many montages what they did about him, you’re wrong. It was during the correspondents’ dinner of the White House in 2016.
DiCaprio as Gatsby
One of the actors hollywood What more memes and GIFs has he generated throughout his filmography? This time it is a fragment of the film “The Great Gatsby” of 2013. You can use it with as much irony as you want. Although it also works as a sincere congratulations.
Shaq and the kitty
It is an edition created by users that mixes a segment of a commercial for creams recorded by Shaquille O’Neal by the characteristic movement of cats before running When can you use it? There’s never a bad time to introduce this GIF into a conversation.
Happy New Year
Surely you will not find a greater enthusiasm than that of this girl. If you want to represent a great emotion before a news or send an image for the first minutes of a new year, keep this GIF. After the success of this viral, the Eh Bee family continued to upload similar content to the networks, but this is still the most popular.
go away please
If you can’t find a good way to invite someone to leave, this gifs can help you. Although the original context comes from the series The office. Where Steve Carellunkindly expels an elderly man who needed a taxi.
Nicholas can’t help laughing
Like us writing this post, the character of Face / Off can’t swallow the laugh. This image is often used in similar situations. Although hardly carrying a weapon in his right hand.
Chubby and pretty?
Apparently penguins are not so friendly to each other. At least that is demonstrated in this montage in which one gives a “aid” to put it in the water. It is a fragment of the oldest viral videos that circulated on the Internet.
blown mind
The fragment of a kind of parody of Steve Jobs with a mix of Carl Sagan in Cosmos. In which the character of Adult Swim he sees his mind explode before the immensity of the universe. Usually users use this gifs before discoveries that for others are obvious. Or in the presence of a true epiphany.
Jonah Hill’s Euphoria
Thanks to a little moment from the movie Get Him to the Greek in which the character cannot contain himself in front of a song of The Mars Volta. Although it is not exactly what happens in the film, this gifs it works quite well against situations of extreme surprise.
the girl of Toddlers and Tiaras
It’s a couple of seconds of a reality show about a children’s beauty pageant. Apart from the fact that it has generated as many memes as controversies. One of the most used images shows one of the participants putting on an expression as tender as she is naughty. If you have done a mischief and need to lessen the punishment, this gifs He is the right one.
James Harden leaves the interview
The moment occurred after finishing a game of nba Come in Huston Rockets and the Angeles Clippers. After an unimportant question from the interviewer, the player leaves, but not before letting him that look. If you want to do the same in your chats, here is the GIF.
think with your head
Although it is not a GIF ancientIt is one one of the most popular on the Internet. Its origin is from a web series called Hood Documentary and the protagonist of the meme Roll Safe. The first time it was used was on Twitter with the following phrase When you make her angry on purpose so she’ll say goodnight at 6 PM and you can play FIFA for the rest of the day in peace..
Chloe’s reaction
How much information in a single glance. East gifs it became popular at the same time as the meme. It’s a genuine reaction to this girl named Chloe while her mother tells her sister that she would skip class to go to Disneyland. something here is suspicious.
surprised kitten
It wasn’t long until this video of 10 years old viral became one of the cutest GIFs on the web. In it we can see the reaction of a small cat to the tickling his master. Although some experts pointed out that the animal was actually scared. For your safety, don’t scratch an adult cat’s belly button.
50 Cent laughs at you
This image belongs to chapter 3 of season 6 from the series entourage with a spectacular cameo from the rap star. In the 50 Cent He mentions to the protagonist that he looks good in his father’s car. Use this GIF when you meet a smug person.
The boy and the hen
Before practicing martial arts against farm animals, make sure you are ready to face them. Don’t let it happen to you like this child who is the protagonist of one of the most viral videos of the year 2008.
run forest
An epic scene from the movie Forrest Gump from 1994 in which we see the protagonist begin one of the greatest journeys. This image is perfect for escape from an awkward conversation without giving any explanation.
Bye
Like the previous GIF, it is a segment of one of the most famous Arnold Schwarzenegger movies. In it we see the android t-800 say goodbye while it is submerged in molten metal. While far from the director’s intent, this GIF is generally used to indicate that everything is “OKAY” although the situation is adverse.
What has been your favorite historical GIF? Leave them in the comments or tell us which one you would include and why, we will surely give it a try!
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