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The Best GIFs From Obama's 2013 Inauguration

Emerald Catron — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:01:25 +0000

For such a solemn event, yesterday's presidential inauguration sure did span a lot of cute GIFs. It helps that the Obama family has two young daughters to keep things entertaining. They laugh. They yawn. They ruin pictures. They're just like us! Here are a few of our favorite moments from yesterday's ceremony.

Henri the Existential Cat, 'Ermahgerd' In the Lead for the 2012 FW Awards

TheFW Staff — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:37:37 +0000

Time is running out to vote in the 2012 TheFW Awards, the only awards that celebrate the best in cat videos, memes, viral videos and more. (Well, the best awards that celebrate that stuff anyway…) Here’s how the competition is going so far: ‘Drunk Guy Singing Bohemian Rhapsody in the Back of a Cop Car‘ [...]

Vote for the Best of the Web – TheFW 2012 Awards

Emerald Catron — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:30:46 +0000

It's that time of year, when we all get together and rally around something we truly believe in -- judging stuff. We've been keeping meticulous track of what goes on online, and we've carefully curated these lists of items for you to judge. Scroll through to make a choice and break someone's heart. If you need a refresher, click the links for a handy-dandy explanation. And don't forget to sign up for TheFW newsletter to get updates on all the winners. We'll reveal your picks for the 2012 TheFW Awards on January 15. Thanks and enjoy!

Best GIF Nominees — TheFW 2012 Awards

Emerald Catron — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:20:07 +0000

Ahhhh, the gif. Nothing can make our day quite like a good one. So it was especially difficult and important for us to pick the best ones from the entire year. They represent the 10 times in 2012 we can remember actually feeling something other than the endless hum that engulfs our every waking moment.

Check out these awesome gifs, find their story in the links, and choose your favorite in our user poll. And don't forget to sign up for TheFW newsletter for more updates. We'll be announcing the winners of the 2012 TheFW Awards on January 15.

Best Meme Nominees – TheFW 2012 Awards

Emerald Catron — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 23:00:55 +0000

Memes were always there for you in 2012 when you need a quick laugh. Like, really quick. As in a 45-second-long internet video is too long. We love them because we have really short attention OH LOOK A PENNY! Did the mailman come yet? What day is it? If it went in two days ago, laundry should definitely be ready for pickup today. Ahem.

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Funniest Memes of the Week – Bad Luck Lincoln, Black Friday, and More

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:30:52 +0000

We couldn't collect the funniest memes of the week without including memes on the two biggest events of this week. So just for you, we have a bunch of Thanksgiving memes and Black Friday memes that will either make you roll on the floor laughing, or cringe at the memory of too much food and too much shopping

The Best of 'The Prez Is Not Impressed' Tumblr

Emerald Catron — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:25:57 +0000

Pres. Barack Obama can't just pose with McKayla Maroney, make a silly face, and expect it NOT to turn into a Tumblr. Or, he can, but that would be foolish. The President Is Not Impressed is pretty much just like the McKayla Maroney Is Not Impressed from this summer, only it's the president instead. What sort of things and people is the president disappointed in? Let's find out!

Obama and Mckayla Maroney Are Very Disappointed In… Something

Dan Seitz — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:00:45 +0000

President Obama met with the 2012 United States Olympic Gymnastics Team and… well… you can see what happened for yourself. Maroney was, of course, first captured making the infamous face while observing someone else taking the gold medal in the vault. Maroney has nothing to be embarrassed about: She got a silver medal with a [...]

How to Make a 2012 Meme Costume

Bonnie Biess — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:45:58 +0000

We've smothered the masses with costume ideas for you and your crew, and/or quite possibly soon to be epic wheelchair. Fortunately, we haven't forgotten the rest of you friendless, internet-loving basement dwellers out there. Yes, it's time to make your clever 2012 "meme" costume.

Man 'Borrows' Pedestrian Cell Phones for Hilarious Prank

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:25:22 +0000

Unless you've used your monthly minutes, there's usually no harm in letting a stranger borrow your cellphone for a quick call. There's usually no harm, but i nternet prankster Andrew Hales plays off this social generosity in his latest video.

TheFW End of Summer Survey Results Are In!

Emerald Catron — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:57:07 +0000

Well, Labor Day weekend is upon us. We hope you made it to the beach. And that you took our End of Summer Survey! The results are in and we're ready to let you know what made the cut as the best of this summer's internet goodness. Check out the results after the jump.

Stephen Colbert Enlists the US Gymnastics 'Fierce Five' as Interns

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:50:42 +0000

The members of the US women's gymnastics team have become huge celebrities, thanks to their gold-winning performance at the Olympics. But they're still teenagers, which means it's time for them to get summer internships. (After all, you can only pad your resume so much with Olympic medals.)

Mo Farah Running Away From Things Is Our New Favorite Tumblr

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:46:39 +0000

While Americans might not immediately recognize the name Mo Farah, he was kind of a big deal during the 2012 London Olympics. That’s because the Somali-born distance runner won two gold medals for his adopted country of England, taking first place in the 5,000m and 10,000m races. After winning the events, Farah celebrated with a [...]

Here's Definitive Proof That Cats are Jerks

Marla Rosenthal — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:17:20 +0000

Gather your five closest friends and ask them the most simple of questions, "cats or dogs?" We believe there is no faster conversation starter for an intense, spirited debate. This video, for those of you unequivocally on "team dog," confirms all of those beliefs and theories that cats are in fact total jerks.

The 8 Most Amazing Olympic 2012 Moments

Marla Rosenthal — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:54:17 +0000

In the 16 days of Olympic competition, the world celebrated tremendous victories and experienced devastating defeats. But more importantly, we saw the sorts of qualities that embody the true spirit of the Olympic games; perseverance, bravery, and dedication. Now that the games have ended, we can bring your our 9 most memorable moments of the [...]

McKayla Maroney Tweets Her Own 'Not Impressed' Face

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:06:48 +0000

Think you’ve seen all of the ‘McKayla Maroney is Not Impressed” meme? Well now the gymnast herself is getting in on the game. Just days after winning the silver medal in the women’s vault final, 16-year-old gymnast McKayla Maroney has become an Internet sensation. Not because of her performance — which was great too — [...]

Funniest Memes of the Week – Unimpressed McKayla, Scumbag Henry VIII, and More

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:55:10 +0000

The Olympics has given us plenty to work with to create fun and hilarious memes. The London Games gave us a sullen McKayla Maroney, a soccer team full of Waldos and adorably childlike swimmers. In the midst of all this fun, NASA's Curiosity Rover landed on Mars, sparking a whole wave of memes.

Take TheFW's End of Summer Survey!

TheFW Staff — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:45:19 +0000

Summer is almost over, but what a time its been! From the Olympics to endless 'Call Me Maybe' parodies and covers to thrilling blockbusters like 'The Dark Knight Rises,' summer 2012 has given the internet plenty of fodder to create hilarious memes, viral videos and more.

Watch the US Women's Gymnastics Team Teach Jenna Bush How to 'Dougie'

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:34:38 +0000

If you happen to know how to Dougie, you really should pass the skill on to others. In fact, the lyrics of the Cali Swag District song 'Teach Me How To Dougie,' which helped launch the dance craze of the same name, practically demand that you do.

So US Gymnast McKayla Maroney was just more or less following directions when she demonstrated the Dougie to 'Today' correspondent Jenna Bush.

McKayla Maroney's 'Not Impressed' Face Becomes a Meme

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:26:29 +0000

You probably already know the tale of Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney. Heavily favored in the vault competition, she fell on her second attempt, costing her a gold medal. Due to her high scores on her other vaults, Maroney was still able to snag a silver. But when the 16-year-old stood on the podium to receive her reward she scowled in [...]

Your Week in Awesome Gifs – Olympics Edition

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 13:36:01 +0000

As always, we have the best gifs to sum up your week. If you're anything like us, you're all over the Olympic coverage. So we've got some special Olympics gifs just for you. If you missed it, we have gifs of the London Games here and we also have reaction gifs - how you possibly felt while watching those memorable Olympic moments.

Take a look at all the best gifs of the week below.

Check Out Some Epic London 2012 Olympics Animated GIFs

Marla Rosenthal — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:12:29 +0000

With nearly a full week of competition complete in the London Olympic Games, we’re seeing an onslaught of great moments. And what better way to memorialize and pay tribute to those moments than with ridiculous animated gifs? Because you can’t meme everything...