PSA: Instagram has re-introduced GIFs to their Story Feature

Mar 30, 2018

Three weeks ago, Instagram and Snapchat disbanded their GIF feature for users of the story aspect of the platforms.

The GIFs were retracted after users pointed out that some of the GIFs being hosted on the social media sites were racist and degrading.

One GIF in particular, which encouraged violence against people of colour, caused huge public outcry.

However, after a careful review of all available GIFs, were pleased to announce that the GIFs are back.

Stricter moderation is now in place to ensure that no more racist or demeaning GIFs exist on the GIPHY add-on.

'We’ve been in close contact with GIPHY throughout this process and we’re confident that they have put measures in place to ensure that Instagram users have a good experience,' an Instagram spokesperson told TechCrunch regarding the revival.

We're glad the GIFs are back, our snaps just weren't the same without them.

Katy Perry throws SHADE at Taylor after Calvin Harris Twitter bender

Jul 13, 2016

by Amber Saunders

It’s only been few hours since Calvin Harris launched a stream of Twitter abuse at his ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift and already singer Katy Perry has come up with the perfect response to the increasingly complicated situation.

While clarifying that Taylor did play an important part in the creation of This Is What You Came For, Calvin managed to have a sly dig at Hiddleswift and potentially re-ignite Taylor’s feud with Katy Perry.

It’s long been suspected that Roar singer Katy and the controversial Miss Swift don’t see eye to eye, but last year Taylor basically confirmed it when she revealed Bad Blood was inspired by a female artist who had stabbed her in the back.

And now Calvin has added major fuel to that fire by tweeting: “I know you're off tour and you need someone new to try and bury like Katy ETC but I'm not that guy, sorry. I won't allow it.”

In a pretty smooth move Katy has since posted a caption-free gif which shows presidential candidate Hilary Clinton raising her eyebrows and shrugging her shoulders in what looks like amusement.

pic.twitter.com/m6ebYV8D1r

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) July 13, 2016

And on top of that, the star has retweeted her own tweet from May last year which says: "Time, the ultimate truth teller."

Time, the ultimate truth teller.

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 9, 2015

Oh, it is on!

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Remember him? The ‘Success Kid’ is all grown up and we feel ancient

Entertainment

Mar 16, 2016

by Amber Saunders

He filled our feeds for years with many pictures of his happy little face popping up in gifs and memes – and now the 'Success Kid' is back and all grown up.

The photo of the now eight-year-old was posted on Imgur, and my, he has grown.

His mother is standing with him in the photo holding up a little 'Success Kid' toy while Sammy grins beside her.

Last year he surfaced on the Internet again when his family lauched a GoFundMe campaign for his dad to receive a kidney transplant.

The operation was successful (yay) and we hope to see Sammy strike a few more hilarious poses in the future.

5 thoughts everyone who went back to work today had

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Jan 5, 2015

by Amber Saunders

The Christmas holidays are OFFICIALLY over and we are all back to the grindstone. It wasn't easy but it's all over now…until tomorrow!

Here are 5 thoughts anyone who went back to work today will have suffered through:

1. "Huh, I forgot what my alarm sounded like…"
Please don't make me get up. Please, please, please!

2. "The last time I drank was three days ago, HOW can I still be hungover?!"
It's like all of the Christmas time hangovers are ganging up on you on this hellish day.

3. "Hey, where's the Bailey's for my morning coffee? Oh wait, I'm not at home" *breaks into tears*
No more liquid brunches for you.

4. "No no, I started my diet earlier, thanks. Um…are those Heroes? Sorry I thought they were Quality Street. I'll just have one."
And two, and three and…actually I'll just leave the box on my desk.

5. "Tonight, I'm going to bed at 8pm and will be refreshed and ready for the day ahead."
New Year and all that.

10 of the realest things Kim Kardashian has ever said

Celebrity

Dec 17, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Love her or hate her, Kim K is everywhere. And sometimes she says some pretty enlightening and hilarious things, like these:

1. “I hate when women wear the wrong colour foundation, it might be the worst thing on the planet when they wear their make-up too light”

2. “[Taking selfies] is the purpose of life”

3. “If Paris Hilton thinks my butt looks gross I really don’t care. At least I have a butt”

4. [On Kylie] “You have to look at her Tumblr. It’s just like, so her soul”

5. “I buy myself a gift every year, so this year I bought everything I wanted”

6. [On the prospect of dating Gerald Butler] “How about barf”

7. “I have this, like, sixth sense where I can smell if someone has a cavity”

8. “I also ordered pizza and Chinese food because I couldn’t decide”

9. “I’ll cry at the end of the day, not with fresh make-up”

10. “You are just jealous that you can’t get a Bentley and you’re trying to ruin my moment for me”

We can all admit that Kim sometimes says exactly what we're thinking…keep it real, Kimmy.

The emotional stages of making a decision in a relationship

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Dec 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Being in a relationship can be just peachy – you’re with someone you love, admire, and can just about put up with – yay!

If there is one thing that can be next to impossible in a relationship however, it’s making a decision –about ANYTHING! Where to eat, what to see in the cinema, where you should go on holiday, it can take hours.

There have been instances where couples have actually left the video store with no DVD at all because they just couldn’t cope.

Here are the emotional stages of decision making in a relationship:

Excitement
You can’t wait to get down to deciding where you’re both going to eat, mmm… so much food to choose

Frustration
Why can’t he just pick? You made your choice, why is he taking so long? He obviously doesn’t like your idea, you should change it…

Boredom
Your stomach is rumbling and he’s STILL on Trip Advisor…come on!

Anger
Of all the places he could have picked, he chose THERE?! No. Absolutely not. Back to square one.

Indifference
You actually don’t care anymore. Let’s just go to the crappy place you wanted to. Whatever.

There are two outcomes to this decision process:

Relief
You FINALLY make a decision and it’s the best feeling ever. And it only took four hours. That’s a new record.

Tantrum
You march into the kitchen, take out waffles, fish fingers and whatever else you can find in the freezer, cook them (for yourself only) and eat them. That will teach him next time, now won’t it?

*The feeling that comes after this is sadness, because once the hunger subsides you feel pretty bad and he looks so hungry, bless him.

7 misconceptions many men have about women

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Sep 23, 2014

by Amber Saunders

It wouldn’t be fair to say that all men have these misconceptions but they’re common misconceptions all the same.

1. All women are good cooks
Contrary to popular belief, women are not born with this talent. And we don’t look like this when we do cook.

2. Women know exactly how to wash every different kind of material
Many women just tend to take care of their clothes better and so learn this knowledge along the way.

3. Women love eating salads
There's many men who like eating salads and many women who hate it.

4. All women love romantic comedies
Fact: so do guys. Stop lying.

5. A women will automatically want to be your girlfriend after you have sex
So offensive. You think you're the only one who enjoys sex? Think again, buddy!

6. Women are the Antichrist when they have their period
No, you’re just incompetent half the time and our patience runs out after around 4 weeks of it.

7. Size matters
Nope. As long as you know what your doing in every other area, the size really, really does not matter.

via our content partner CT

The 9 excuses we all use not to go to the gym

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Aug 8, 2014

by Amber Saunders

We all have those good days where we hit the gym and feel great. Then there are days where you would rather eat your shoe than go to that place.

Here are the excuses we tell ourselves on those days:

1. “If I go now it will be really crowded.”
Especially with all of those body builders around taking up all of the space.

2. “I just sneezed two times. I might be getting sick.”
Cough cough, can't go! Now where's my duvet?!

3. “I’ll probably be tired all day if I go to the gym before work.”
We can't have that now can we?

4. “I’m still a little sore from yesterday.”
Does this mean something is changing?

5. “Oh, it’s leg day today…”
Dear God, do NOT skip leg day.

6. ”I haven’t eaten enough food to go workout today.”
This is definitely a valid excuse.

7. “I’m going out tonight so I best relax beforehand and save my energy.”
Sure you'll be burning all those pesky cals on the dancefloor anyway, same thing!