That's How I Feel: GIFs That Defined The Decade

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Where would the world be without GIFs?

There’s no other tool in the digital arsenal that completely captures our emotions in their full scope. Although some folks might have tons of GIFs saved to their phone for their easy access, there are certain ones from the 2010s that completely stand out.

You’ve probably witnessed them hundreds of times and strangely enough, with each situation they never seem to get old. Check out our GIFs that defined the decade, starting with one timeless example below. Then, hit the flip for more iconic GIFs, including examples of when to use them and how they match with memorable Twitter moments.

Conceited’s “EESH” Face

From: Ultimate Rap League TV

Use when you’re: In an epically awkward moment and wouldn’t want to be that other person.

Example Twitter moment: Pusha T comes after Drake‘s entire life on “The Story of Adidon”.

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Ima Head Out Viola Davis

From: How To Get Away With Murder 

Use when you’re: Completely and utterly done with the entire situation.

Example Twitter moments: Beyoncé doesn’t win an Album of the Year Grammy, #OscarsSoWhite

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Pouty New York

From: Flavor of Love 

Use when you’re: Deeply in you’re feelings.

Example Twitter moment: You find out a Michael B. Jordan fan got a picture with him and it wasn’t you.

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“You Got Carried” Mr. Deshawn

From: The Rap Battle [Parody]

Use when you’re: Hyping up a situation to nuclear proportion.

Example Twitter moment: Fourteen-year-old Skai Jackson drags a fully grown Azealia Banks into hater oblivion.

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Overwhelmed Baby

From: Little Women LA

Use when you:  Literally can’t deal with life.

Example Twitter moment: The morning after Trump was elected as president.

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Ghosting Nileseyy Niles

From: Nileseyy Niles Vine

Use when you’re: Out.

Example Twitter moment: When White people start using terms like “on fleek” and “turn up.”

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Frustrated Malcom X

From: Malcolm X 

Use when you: Need to throw a tantrum.

Example Twitter moment: When you learn your favorite brand did something racist.

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Northwestern Kid Meltdown

From: Northwestern basketball game

Use when you’re: Hopes, dreams and beliefs about life have gone down in flames.

Example Twitter moment: Kanye West wears a MAGA hat.

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Relieved Denzel Washington

From: Fallen 

Use when you’re: Relieved beyond comprehension.

Example Twitter moment: You see your fav’s name trending and they haven’t died or committed an assault.

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Uncomfortable Chrissy Teigen

From: 2015 Golden Globe Awards

Use when you’re: Mildly uncomfortable.

Example Twitter moment: Miley Cyrus twerks on Robin Thicke at the 2013 VMAs.

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Confused Nick Young

From: Thru the Lens (2014)

Use when you’re: Perplexed beyond measure.

Example Twitter moment: Kyrie Irving says the earth is flat.

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Baffled Miss J

From: America’s Next Top Model 

Use when you’re: Still trying to figure out Kanye West.

Example Twitter moment: Kanye West says slavery was a “choice.”

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Common sense Kayode Ewumi

From: #HoodDocumentary

Use when you: Finally figure something out.

Example Twitter moment: You can hear “yanny” and “laurel.”

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Wee-Bey Shock

From: The Wire

Use when you’re: Have the grandest of epiphanies.

Example Twitter moment: Cardi B realizes Donald Glover and Childish Gambino are the same person.

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“Get out of here” Rihanna window roll-up

From: TMZ video

Use when you’re: Not impressed. Like…at all.

Example Twitter moment: Kendall Jenner tries to do a Pepsi commercial centered around social justice.

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Subtle Bop Michelle Obama

From: Love and Happiness: An Obama Celebration

Use when you: Realize just how seriously good a song is.

Example Twitter moment: You listen to Beyoncé after all the hoopla and realize the song actually does go.

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Weeping Anthony Anderson

From: Black-ish

Use when you’re: Whining like a complete baby.

Example Twitter moment: Realizing Trump is still in office.

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Celebratory Bop Elementary School Kid

From: Students at Ron Clark Academy

Use when you’re: Excited beyond belief.

Example Twitter moment: Black Panther‘s opening day.

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Over It Audience Member

From: Giphy original

Use when you’re: Officially used to Kanye West and nothing he does surprises you anymore.

Example Twitter moment: Kanye West says he might change his name to Christian Genius Billionaire Kanye West.

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