Monica Riese
Internet Culture
Posted on Dec 10, 2016 Updated on May 25, 2021, 10:11 am CDT
The dumpster fire year of 2016 is finally coming to a close, but not before we all take a long look back at all the ups, downs, and strong right hooks the year threw our way.
Fortunately, for every circumstance, tragedy, gaffe, goof, victory, and heartbreak, there is a reaction GIF. And now, the fine folks at Giphy have compiled the list of the best GIFs from 2016, so we can reflect appropriately. These 25 standouts were carefully curated with popularity and view count in mind, and they cover everything from easy Tinder icebreakers to stoic political moments.
So sit back, relax react, and enjoy the sight of 2016 in your rearview mirror.
1) Illustrated Obama mic drop
2) Crying Jordan
3) Sloth from Zootopia
4) Unamused old lady
5) Chris Christie clapping
6) Broad City
7) Leonardo DiCaprio at the Golden Globes
8) Hello bear
9) The People v. O.J. Simpson
10) Deal with it cat
11) Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton
12) Minions screaming
13) Flower scares cat
14) Sup seal
15) Showbiz Pizza training video
16) Slipping penguin
17) Captain Obvious mic drop
18) Monkey hug
19) Rad dogman
20) Buffy the Vampire Slayer grossed out
21) Pandas jumping
22) Rihanna in ‘Bitch Better Have My Money’
23) Children’s Hospital celebration
24) Winking heart burger
25) The Simpsons chef kiss
*First Published: Dec 10, 2016, 7:00 am CST
Monica Riese is the Daily Dot’s former director of production, and she previously served as the publication’s entertainment editor and assistant managing editor. She is Raleigh, North Carolina, and formerly contributed to the Austin Chronicle, where her breaking news work was recognized by the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies.
