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August 20, 2013 03:30 pm GMT

Revealed: The Origins of 15 of Your Favorite GIFs

Gif-origins

Good luck trying to figure out where your favorite GIFs originated.

Whoever created the original video usually isn't the same person who GIF-ed it. And people rarely include proper attribution, so they're difficult to accurately source

Never fear — we've demystified a few of the classics. Now that you know where your favorite animated loops came from, you can save yourself the mental anguish, sleep well tonight and impress your friends tomorrow.

1. Excited Kid Birthday Party GIF

Crazy happy birthday kid

Image: WeKnowMemes

If you've ever wondered what actually made this kid so freaking happy, we have the answer: Torii Hunter. Though the Major League Baseball player currently plays for the Detroit Tigers, this television spot aired during his time as a right fielder for the Minnesota Twins. Read more...

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