Gif Collection
#1: Love Gnome by Anna Hrachovec, 673MM views.
Love conquers all.
Former Brooklyn/now Chicago based Artist Anna Hrachovec (MochiMochiLand) has a motto — “Let’s Make Happy” — and her knitted stop motion GIFs do not disappoint. 2017’s biggest GIF was uploaded at the very end of last year as the artist’s reaction to the election results. However, 2017 saw it accrue a staggering 673MM views on it’s way to #1. Not only was it used commonly for everyday affection, but it became a reactive message of love in response to the spurious news cycles of this past year.
#2: White Guy Blinking, 326MM views.
Drew Scanlon from Giant Bomb
One of the top meme’s of the year was the resurgence of this 2015 GIF that caught fire on Twitter in Feb 2017! “White Guy Blinking” generated 326MM views and it’s easy to see why. It’s the perfect reaction GIF for when you’ve just been insulted and you weren’t expecting it.
Hello, I’m cute.
#3: Good Morning GIF, 250MM views.
It seems the best part of waking up these days…..are GIFs in your cup. We all know that greetings and salutations are some of the most frequently used GIFs in messaging, and this original GIF from GIPHY Studios (combining unbridled enthusiasm with a caffeine fix) nailed it 250MM times.
#4: DNCE’s Waving Pug, 242MM views.
No GIF list is complete without cute animals. This behind-the-scenes GIF from DNCE’s “Kissing Strangers” music video perfectly combines form (a cute pug) with function (is there any better way to say ‘hello’?). Users agreed — to the tune of 242MM views.
Sugar, we’re going down dancin’.
#5: The Fall Out Boy Llama, 201MM views.
When Fall Out Boy came in to do their Reaction Pack at GIPHY, they brought their infamous llama friend with them. And it’s a good thing they did — the dance moves of the “The Last of the Real Ones” video star resonated with fans, driving 201MM views.
#6: Excited NFL Celebration, 186MM views.
Junior Gallette celebrates.
Junior Gallette gives us the perfect excited GIF following a sack against division rivals, the NY Giants. The GIF generated over 186MM views and showcases the amazing NFL moments that happen outside of the whistles. Whether you’re a Washington fan celebrating the play or looking for a way to express that you’re ‘excited for Friday’… little gems like these pop up all the time during the season.
#7: G.S. Warriors Happy Fan Dance, 167MM views.
Warriors….come out and play!
Deep in the playoff run… everyone is watching, everything is super intense on the court, sometimes you have to turn to the fans for a little comic relief. Is there anything more fun than middle aged women dancing? This official NBA GIF caught fire during the Warrior’s championship run, getting viewed 167MM times.
#8: “Nope” Rat, 160MM views.
Another win for GIPHY Studios! Sometimes, the simpler some GIFs are, the better — especially when they have a relatable attitude. This rat character was created by our in-house artist Josh Freydkis and the simplicity of this reaction GIF is really what makes it pop. But you can’t shake your finger at the 160MM views this got.
#9: Bryan Cranston F-Bomb, 144MM views.
A perfect and relatable moment from Bryan Cranston in Why Him? that not only got traction as a reaction GIF, but also blew up based on its use within political commentary on Reddit — helping it generate 144MM views.
#10: Wonder Woman Happy Dance, 142MM views.
As one of the biggest movies of 2017 with breakout star Gal Gadot, Wonder Woman had a huge year. This infectious GIF got 142MM views & you couldn’t go anywhere without seeing it. The movie went on to become the top superhero movie of all time, as well as being the first one with a female director to surpass $100 million in the box office.
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