How GIF Trash Became Internet Culture Glue:

• I found interesting the idea that “GIFs show the possibility of the now, as defined by users of the internet.” I think that there is a lot of truth in that seeing as GIFs can take their own form based on what the creator wants to show and a lot of times what is happening around currently can influence the direction that its being taken. As well as how it differentiates even as it has become widely spread.

GIFability

• The idea that Frame capture or other forms of GIF can allow a seamless and pure circulation was interesting, as well as it surpassing its frame of origin. Since they aren’t tied down to a certain context or dialogue its viewed differently from its original content.