Originally posted by Cupid

For starters, I do really like the gif, whoever that woman is. It's sassy, cute, playful all wrapped into one. However, the flickering light in the gif, from the video I assume, is really offputting and annoying. Your examples were terrible too and I was left a little disappointed.

Originally posted by Phaedo

nnn this is very shady and cute

Originally posted by Matty

First go around when looking at the entries, I’ll be honest…. I disliked it. It didn’t make sense, I thought it was such an awkward clip for a gif. However, the more I saw it around and saw it again when re-reading the entries, I grew to like it quite a bit. It does give a sense of that shady aspect while still being cute and flirty, as you mentioned. Based on what you wrote, this gif should fit with quite a bit of aspects in two realms; but it is honestly still very limited in those realms. For an example, your examples were extremely repetitive. You were trying to show a difference to show that it can be used for a lot of things, but ended up being the same exact thing. I do still find the gif to be an awkward time frame, but nevertheless I think this could be really popular on ATRL.

Originally posted by Kitt

The examples were simple enough to prove your point. Looks like something only you would use, though. I also agree with T-Swizz; it'd make a cute and great avatar which would probably be a better start for it to gain traction as a reaction avatar.

Originally posted by H-I-M

Originally posted by DOMINO

Innocent? This has shade written all over it, Hug. But it is indeed a good gif. Your examples were mostly on point and I can see it being used in the K-Pop thread for the most part. It is versatile and out of the many lackluster ones this round one that stands out. Well done.

Originally posted by Cupid

You were spamming a lot of gifs around the forum and some had potential. I'm disappointed you chose this one. This is the sort of thing Buddy would post in Random Thoughts. For starters its too long. The only gif-worthy part is his sassy little swing at the end. The rest is just ugly and I don't see for what purpose it could be used. The examples didn't help either, the gif didn't seem to fit in any of those posts.

Originally posted by Phaedo

It's like very random but I think it's also really versatile wich makes it a good entry

Originally posted by Matty

I’m honestly at a lost of words for this gif… and not in a good way. I don’t get the gif and what it is trying to express whatsoever. Normally if I feel that way about a gif, seeing it used in a post would normally help me, but that didn’t happen. Even the gif in your posts just didn’t make sense. The gif itself is very awkward, like I don’t know what would be deemed the beginning of this whole motion, like I don’t even know. I think there is just too much going on in the gif in terms of the movements that the Grinch is doing to be this “versatile” gif you speak of. In the words of my Grace Helbig, “I don’t know.”

Originally posted by Kitt

I'm sorry, I just don't understand why anyone would use a Grinch gif outside of the holiday season and whatever traction this is getting, I'm confident will end as soon as the next challenge is revealed. I know it may or may not be an important factor, but it's also hard to grab ones attention with it being such a dark and unsharpened one at that. That said,

Originally posted by H-I-M

After reading your examples I realized that it wasn't as bad as I thought, but unfortunately I don't see it happening (at least not outside of the game)

Originally posted by DOMINO

That little praise was very cute. But that’s about it with your entry. I just don’t understand this gif and how to use it. I also don’t like the grinch so that is just extra. Overall I am very disappointed with this. It is so boring next to your personality.

Originally posted by Cupid

Let me start on the negatives, hihi. So, that little black bar at the top of the gif, whoever made it for you should have sorted that out, it's a little pet peeve of mine. Secondly, the frame rate is the pits, it's not even a long gif, they didn't need to cut out frames. On the plus side, I like the actual gif itself, despite the quality. I've been looking for a "wine mom" sort of reaction gif for a while. The only downside is that it only really serves a sort of generic/singular purpose. Your examples kind of proved that point too.

Originally posted by Phaedo

This is good but I feel like there is one very resembling ot it.

Originally posted by Matty

From my first glances of all the entries, this was an instant stand out and favorite of mine. Sure some could say it’s safe because we basically have a bunch of hit gifs that have the same feeling that this gives, but it still works and can stand alone. You mentioned about this little things that Kendra does in the last paragraph that I didn’t notice until mentioned, which made it that much better for me. It’s those little details that provides the depth to make this gif as versatile as mentioned. I could very well see this being a pretty big hit gif. I do have a few comments. 1) Have more faith in your entries. You said the ‘next MINOR smash gif’ when we’re trying to find the next big gif that people would want to use. I want you to believe more in yourself and your entries. 2) “Blue don’t match with brown”… um, yes it does. A nice chocolate/espresso brown with like a sky/light blue is a beautiful and classic combination that MATCHES.

Originally posted by Kitt

One of the few I'd most likely use out of the bunch, naturally. White women drinking are always usable.

Originally posted by H-I-M

Great gif with a high smashability, but unfortunately it feels like just another wine gif and can't compete with last year's. The fact that it's my favorite this round says a lot about how tragic y'all were overall.

Originally posted by DOMINO

What kind of improvement over last season? It’s definitely a gif that targets ATRL users but it’s also on the safe side. I have seen a lot of similar gifs before and I will probably see a lot in the future. You can never go wrong with a glass of wine, can you?

Originally posted by Cupid

So, you were attempting a sort of "receipts" kind of gif? It's literally just Aretha signing an autograph. I have no use for it and doubt anyone would. Outside of the maybe 1 time you would need to be like "my names on the check henny"

Originally posted by Phaedo

This reminds me of a Taylor Swift gif but it's not as good as that one

Originally posted by Matty

This gif is in the same area as with dwuw for me. I don’t really understand this gif and can’t really see it’s potential. The examples you provided don’t help at all. Like I mentioned in dwuw’s comments, that normally I can see more potential when it is being used in posts; but that didn’t happen with this. There was only one example post that was your saving grace for this gif: The very first example. I could see it being used for if you won something like a game or an argument; or if you have a feeling you might of just got someone banned or exposed their dupe. Make a comment from those scenarios and add the gif at the end, then it makes sense. I had to make my own scenarios in order to see the potential, but that isn’t my job for this challenge. You were supposed to help me see it and show why everyone on ATRL would want to use it.

Originally posted by Kitt

GIF exactly as described. Fast shipping. Will order again. A+++++++

Originally posted by H-I-M

Aretha gifs are usually synoniem of shadiness and kiis but this one is kind of a nonevent. You lose an extra point for playing it safe and still failing hard.

Originally posted by DOMINO

I can see this being used on ATRL. It’s good but not great. Just not as exciting or powerful as the ones who almost nailed it. I believe in you, though. This is still a good start!

Originally posted by Cupid

I almost thought this was a jpeg for a second. I get the purpose of the gif, the kind of shadily stare like wtf are you playing i'mma just sit here looking uninterested kind of thing. But like, literally nothing happens. It's too hard to notice her blinking her eyes and then her hand moves at the end and i'm kind of like what. The whole gif kind of confused me and took over the effect you were going for. However we finally see some good examples here, that was your saving grace.

Originally posted by Phaedo

Loved it

Originally posted by Matty

You would think I’m exaggerating when I say I kept checking my internet connection and slapping my laptop because I thought it was bugging out for the gif literally doing NOTHING but the hair thing. Like, is Tasha Smith even alive in that interview? She usually shows more expression in a still photo than that, but in that gif portion she was giving expression ala Kristen Stewart. Now do I see the shady/sneaky/sassy/trolling aspects that you said it provided? Yes. I just think it’s too long of them literally doing NOTHING that makes this gif so bland and not work. I’d rather have it be a lot shorter and more fluid to make it a lot better. That literal dead space of them just staring off into space with the occasional eye blink brings the quality way down. Also, your gif usage with your post examples were a hit and miss for me. It seemed to work for some, but for others I feel like other gifs would fit better.

Originally posted by Kitt

I'm a little disappointed that this is the best you could provide. If it weren't me catching Jill moving a bit in the beginning I would've sworn you had submitted a jpg.

Originally posted by H-I-M

This one had me quickly bored because there isn't much happening. Had it been a bit shorter maybe I'd have kept it in my top 3.

Originally posted by DOMINO

This is actually a great gif. That was exactly my facial expression when I looked at your entries this week. Slay un petite peu, umich.

Originally posted by Cupid

This gif was good when I first saw it back in 2013 or whenever that episode was. As a fan of the housewives, you should know that basically everything they do gets gif'd. If you wanted a housewife gif you should have used a new episode. I know you probably made this yourself (its too long by the way) but someone else made a similar (if not better because it was shorter) version years ago. It's too long to really work in any of those examples.

Originally posted by Phaedo

I feel like it's a bit basic but still usable

Originally posted by Matty

This gif aggravates me. Not because I don’t like it, but because there are two gif-able moments that would work and be more fantastic that this solo gif! Nene’s little shady open mouthed chewing and that chick with that awkward smile; two GOLD gifs right there. Like with the four ladies doing something as an entire gif just makes it too busy and has too many different emotions going on that confuses what you are trying to portray. If you re-edit your entry and use Nene’s part solely for your first example and then that awkward smile chick’s part for the other examples; GOLD entry. Just having those parts in those certain gifs, just make your examples come more alive.

Originally posted by Kitt

Isn't there a version like this already? Or a million from this scene? As an artist who respects creative integrity and intellectual property....

Originally posted by H-I-M

Had you cut the Kenya part at the end after NoNo gave that shady look, I'd have ranked it #1

Originally posted by DOMINO

You know what’s irritating me here? That there are so many people back to back that I don’t know who the main person is. Maybe there isn’t supposed to be one? See, I am confused. And if a gif gets someone confused then it loses it’s chance to be a hit. It’s not terrible, by no means, but it’s confusing.

Originally posted by Cupid

I don't know if it's just me, but i'm completely missing the mark with this one. I just don't get what's going on, I don't get how it relates to the examples, I don't really see it ever being used. Sorry sis.

Originally posted by Phaedo

Sorry, I don't see it

Originally posted by Matty

I see this gif and all I can think of is Latch’s post using the gif. Shoulders side ways, smack it smack it in the air. Like that is a perfect example on how to use that gif! Someone made a better example for your own gif that actually works…. Chile. With that being said, I don’t like it. The gif literally does not work with any of the examples. It works best for like a I’m Bopping or to quote some kind of song lyric of moment like Latch did. It’s pretty one dimensional. With that kind of example, I see a little potential. Do I think it’d be a hit gif on ATRL? Not at all.

Originally posted by Kitt

How would this ever take off, even in some small sub-community here? I just don't see it for it at all. It's a low quality choir gif that is referencing another thing that kinda sorta is a thing atm but is just another reaction gif that is in similar vein to a lot of others.

I think I've noticed that these types of challenges usually aren't your strong suit (aren't mine either), so I'm just worried you'll be at the bottom this round. But based on tea that I know, if you can get through this round, I think you can pull through considerably well sans any twists for a bit before another trend challenge comes along. Good luck, sis.

Originally posted by H-I-M

The fact that all the examples you gave are your own posts says a lot about its smashability.

Originally posted by DOMINO

Oh my Melvin. I know you’re busy but what were you thinking? I can’t see anyone using this at all. Urgh, I am so disappointed. It just doesn’t make any sense to me and this gif felt very random with those examples. Sorry.