[Hugamari]

Nm energy gorl, you?~

[collin]

Who is ~? I stan for #.
# > ~ tbh.

[VJoker]

° > ~, #
tbqh

[Hugamari]

Well gurls, if you really wanna bring up receipts, space bar > all your faves.

But ~ will forever be voted hottest keyboard key by Keystroke Monthly .

[VJoker]

Originally posted by Hugamari

Well gurls, if you really wanna bring up receipts, space bar > all your faves.

But ~ will forever be voted hottest keyboard key by Keystroke Monthly .

Spacebarissogeneric

[Evun]

Hints:

Great examples.
A generic mistake.
It's decent.
Not underexposed enough.
Feels played out.
Perfect and so ATRL.
You got progressively better.
Not overly inspiring.

[Matty]

ATRL's Next
topmember
Cycle 8

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EPISODE 5: GIFS

Guest Judge: None



THE COMMENTS

COLLIN

Originally posted by Evun

I like the gif, though I feel like it is already quite popular. I wish you had used something that's more underexposed. Your usage examples were funny, especially the Nicki and Katy ones.

Originally posted by Katie

this gif has been in my favorites since I discovered it. But your shade was a little too obvious and unfunny. A gif like that is supposed to make you burst into laughter, but your text didn't.

Originally posted by Red

I think that you used the gif slightly too much, but you gave a very thorough description of why your gif is awesome, and I'm inclined to agree. Great stuff. Oh, and I may wind up using that gif for myself. Just so you know.

Originally posted by Matty

Oh goodness, you kept going and going and going… I was literally like

I love your gif and could see it being used quite a bit around ATRL. I feel people will love it for that simple but shady aspect. Your examples you gave were hilarious and you used them well. I feel like that last paragraph was not needed, and just made your entry lengthier. Overall, great job!

ENERGY

Originally posted by Evun

It's cute, but this gif is quite popular already. It feels played out. I'm glad you showed its versatility, though.

Originally posted by Katie

YAS for HP. Yours was short and sweet, but would have liked to see a little more.

Originally posted by Red

I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for someone using Harry Potter gifs. It's one of my secret loves. Having said that, while you provided plenty of uses for the gif, I felt like something was lacking. Perhaps I felt that you used "*Sip Tea c\_/*" a BIT too much?

Originally posted by Matty

I feel like this gif has been around for a while, but because I’m not quite sure it might have been not as popular. Or I could very well be thinking of another gif I can’t place my finger on. It’s a very shady gif and can see it working well with ATRL. Especially the little monsters with the “True Tea” aspect.
Oh, 3 million in its first week… Taylor Swift prediction?

TEAM ZUNE XD

Originally posted by Evun

I get what you were going for, but this gif seems like it would be hard to use. His facial expression looks like he's judging someone in the beginning, and that doesn't really fit your examples. It's decent. I feel like it would would have been stronger if you had pitched it as going with posts where the poster themselves was admitting something bad they / their fave had done.

Originally posted by Katie

Your formatting was a little messy. Quotes on ATRL aren't easy to follow, so make sure it's easy to read.

Originally posted by Red

One quick note, before I go on: Ian Gomez is one of the most underrated comedic talents out there. The man's kind of a genius. Having said that, I like the gif, though the examples were not the best. Good effort, though.

Originally posted by Matty

I’m gonna be totally honest with you, I got bored reading your entry. Your explanation just dragged on and on and on. Sometimes it’s best to explain in a more short and simple way. As for your gif, I find it alright. To me, the gif didn’t go well with your examples. I honestly don’t even know how to use it in a sentence if I were to use it. It’s more of a miss than hit.

THESEENSCENE

Originally posted by Evun

I love this gif. Great examples.

Originally posted by Katie

Like with a lot of your fellow contestants, your formatting was unfriendly. Good gif, but your instances were messy and too short.

Originally posted by Red

I had a feeling that this may be the challenge where you finally shine. A little short compared to many of the entries, but the gif itself is probably my favorite so far.

Originally posted by Matty

Cute gif. I can see it being used a bit, maybe not a lot. Your examples, to me, didn’t match the gif that well. The only one that seemed to work well was with the Adele example. Overall, nice gif and simple entry. You tried.

VJOKER

Originally posted by Evun

I wish you had gone with the Sia one! It's so good. Your gif is cute, not overly inspiring. Your examples were cool. Very SYG.

Originally posted by Katie

shading your housemates? I like it You had the nicest looking entry of all. And the best instances.

Originally posted by Red

It's actually quite the positive to note that you made the gif yourself, in my eyes. It shows that you have a creative gene, and that CANNOT hurt. The examples are not the best, but you get bonus points just for making the gif.

Originally posted by Matty

I’m glad you used a different gif, especially since you made it. Those other two examples were just not good. The Nicki one has been used too much, and the Sia one is just awkward. Plus, I’m a sucker for Two Broke Girls. Now to your gif you chose, I love it. I think it’s shady and the examples you used with it worked really well. I can see it being used a lot. I think it just needs to be a bit smaller, but that’s just a little issue. Good work.

BOYONCE

Originally posted by Evun

I love it! Reminds me of Duca's animated-girl-lying-face-down-in-the-rain gif. Very cute. Your examples are PERFECT and so ATRL. Really blown away by the greatness.

Originally posted by Katie

Cartoon gifs are always my favorite. Your entry was the only one that actually made me laugh.

Originally posted by Red

Loved it. Loved it, loved it, loved it. Loved the buildup, loved the gif itself, and I particularly loved some of the examples (especially the one from "SignedUpForATRLTwoMonthsAgo". I used to HATE that **** when I was a mod). You have wooed me yet again.

Originally posted by Matty

There are a couple flop/exhausting gifs around, not as popular but I have seen them. I do like this gif. What movie is that from, I feel like I’ve seen it? Off-topic train of thought. Just by reading your examples, I really wanted to just

Good job on the entry.

EDGEOFADDICTION

Originally posted by Evun

I still die laughing every time I read that Take Care thread. The skull dragging example was great, too. The gif isn't new, but it's good. Your examples got progressively better. I dig it.

Originally posted by Katie

RIP Kunty. But seriously, I hate this gif. Beyonce her gifs are usually some of the best ones, but this one makes me wanna shut my laptop off. I love the video when she gets the scrapbook from her fans, and she goes on about how it matches the wallpaper in her kitchen or whatever. It's a super cute video. But it's not gif-worthy. This gif is used incorrectly if you ask me. It should be used for total cuteness, like if you see a picture of a snuggly puppy or a cute kitty. (Not for pictures of kids because kids are ugly and annoying.) But instead, people try to use it in shady ways. It just doesn't work and I wish people would stop trying. There are a million other shady gifs, I can even think of a bunch of Beyonce her gifs that are awesomely shady to use. But no, y'all need to raise my blood pressure and use this one. It turns me into a gif-hipster because I see so many people using it wrong. It just pisses me off. It pisses me off more since now that people know I hate it, they'll probably spam the **** out of these pages with it. As long as it's used in the correct way, it's fine. STOP TRYING TO MAKE IT BEING SHADY HAPPEN. IT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.

I didn't even read your entry. Someone get me a drink.

Originally posted by Red

First, I have always felt that using text AND a gif is the best of both worlds. I digress, though. The gif itself is pure ATRL. It's everything that the forum defines itself as. That Amaru message block was just unbelievable. And I liked the many uses that it can have through link form. Good work.

Originally posted by Matty

This gif, this gif, this gif, this gif… is everywhere. I wish you would have fun one that hasn’t been used quite as often or one that is completely new for everyone to use. The gif is fantastic, and can easily be used, don’t get me wrong. I’m also gonna give you bonus points for your examples. Hopefully those people were alright with you exposing them like that. Especially the text message one.

ETHAN

Originally posted by Evun

It's okay. I dunno if I necessarily like some of your examples, they make the gif feel like a generic mistake gif.

Originally posted by Katie

the gif was hilarious, but your examples were way too obvious.

Originally posted by Red

One of the common faults I have seen as a judge during this particular challenge is the crutch of letting the gif do too much of the talking. It has hurt some of the finest ANTM contenders, and I wonder if it will do the same to you. The gif and the examples are both fun, but you can't just let the gif speak for you.

Originally posted by Matty

I saw this video on Chelsea Lately! I was like my goodness, what an idiot! Good examples, standard shady gif, good entry. That’s all I really have to say…

Now that you have met with the judges, when I return from my class only 7 of you will be moving on to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member!

Fierce and Love
- Matty

[Energy]

Boyonce slaying again

Thanks judges for your comments!

[VJoker]

I did not excpect these very positive comments.
Thanks!

To Matty: I will make a tinier and more HQ version soon.
Feel free to use it.

[EdgeOfAddiction]

At Katie ignoring my entry.

At least read the text convo between me and Amaru. You thought we were dupes for a hot second, didn't you?

And Katie, you must be the only one who thinks this gif shouldn't be used in a shady manner. Nicole and I determined that this was one of the best shady Bey ones to use in SYG.

[Hugamari]

King Boyonce just doesn't stop slaying.

[Scene.]

Thank you for the comments, judges!

[Matty]

I'm so bored in class!

[Capital B]

Originally posted by Matty

I'm so bored in class!

PAY ATTENTION, YOU! What class is it?

And judges - thanks so much for the kind words. I was really pleased with my entry this round and am thrilled to see that you all liked it!

[Matty]

Originally posted by boyonce

PAY ATTENTION, YOU! What class is it?

And judges - thanks so much for the kind words. I was really pleased with my entry this round and am thrilled to see that you all liked it!

I am on break, but Cognitive Psychology
This class drags on and on and on.

[Capital B]

Know what's truly exhausting?

Constant praise.



I'm kidding, I'm kidding, I'm kidding.

[ethan]

Beyonce her gifs are usually some of the best ones

KATIE Nooooooo!

I definitely understand and deserve the criticism I received this round -- I should have been more creative with my examples. Sorry, you guys!

[Capital B]

Noooo ethan

not that gif being funnier than your entry one!!!

[ethan]

I know I was totally looking in the wrong places for gifs, I wish I'd found that sooner.

[Scene.]

Originally posted by ethan

I am laughing so loudly right now, omg.