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Giphy is synonymous with random, bizarre, and often funny animations. It isn't exactly known for its educational qualities. But that's about to change thanks to their recent decision to release a collection of GIFs aimed at teaching people sign language.

They come from Sign With Robert, an educational series starring actor and American Sign Language (ASL) consultant Robert DeMayo, and there are over 2,000 different GIFs to chose from. The looping GIF format is perfect for learning because you don't need to keep hitting play or repeat, and they're all easily accessible because they're all on one dedicated page. The collection currently includes simple words and phrases which were decided upon by Giphy based on the the most popular words that users searched for, but they plan to roll out more complex words in the future. Check out some of our favorites below. You might just learn a thing or two.

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varwenea
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9 years ago

Is the facial expression required?

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    AcousticGString
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    9 years ago

    Who ever made these up, clearly had sense of humor

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    Anna Brandigi
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    9 years ago

    duuuNUH duuuNUH duuuNUH

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    Alexandra Lee
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    9 years ago

    AHHHH MA GAAAHHHHSH MAH HANDS

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    Anna Brandigi
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    9 years ago

    The hip-shaking is key

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    Alexandra Lee
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    9 years ago

    "Milkshakes are especially good out of a long straw"

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    Anna Brandigi
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    9 years ago

    Or playing really tall bongos

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    AcousticGString
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    9 years ago

    I feel like this is purrrrfect!

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    Cathy Shift
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    the moo really sells it

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    Alexandra Lee
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    oui oui monsieur

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    Craftykit
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    9 years ago

    Naawwwwrrrrr raarrrrr rarrrrrrr vrerrrrr errrrrr *airplane noises*

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    Mick and Lee
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Yes, that zit right there on your chin. Yes, there.

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    Lilya
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    It's all in the shoulders...

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    Lilya
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    "Yeah, it was just like an ok pancake, you know what I'm sayin?"

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    Lilya
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Help me I can't breathe oh god.

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Add us on Google

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    Alexandra Lee
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    *dramatically plays piano chord*

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    Paula Alvarez Alvarez
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Weird. Why don't they use common signs? I can't imagine what they di to say yes. Even wasap has normal icons!

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    WaffleWarrior
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I want to chase my family now by doing this. Scare them to death. 😂

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    Cathy Shift
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    the single most useful word you can learn.

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    Master Markus
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    You can't just laugh? Is that confusing for deaf people?

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    AcousticGString
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    If your mouth was open, this gesture would have a totally different meaning

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    LuckieLou
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    So much for the "chicken" dance..... lol.

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    Daria B
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    9 years ago

    Looks more like an insult... But usually that gesture is accompained by the middle finger up in the air.

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    Lilya
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This is wrong on so many levels.

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    LizzyM
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Is that for a kid who's been naughty or an adult who is feeling a bit naughty?

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    Nicole Rosandich
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    looks like my ex-mother in law

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    Vera Deme
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    "While dancing saw a snake"?

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    Cathy Shift
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    "how are you?" "alive"

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    LizzyM
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    "Big bear is coming to get you!"

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    Lilya
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    READY FOR THE WEEKND???

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    Bacony
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    flies do this

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    Alexandra Lee
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    "Hey, maybe, lleme tickle your feet"

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    Lilya
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    I'm so pregnant.

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    Hayley Lightcap
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    9 years ago

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    Honestly this could've been so much worse

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    LizzyM
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Agressively playing panflute

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    Isela McKeever Maragni
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    "I kiss my hand then you kiss the other person"

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    Diana CrunChewy Watson
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    9 years ago

    The look on his face makes it seem super sarcastic.

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    LizzyM
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Stephen King's clown? 🤡

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    LizzyM
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Isn't that the international market sign for "we have agreed on the price"

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    Diana CrunChewy Watson
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Obviously.

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    LizzyM
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Trying to clean your winshield

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    LizzyM
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    9 years ago

    Bubble gum!

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    Isela McKeever Maragni
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Wendy's has horns?

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    Isela McKeever Maragni
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    "i stuck my gum under the desk"

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    Bacony
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Makes sense.

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    LizzyM
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Let the bass boom!

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    Isela McKeever Maragni
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    "i'm so itchy"

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    Isela McKeever Maragni
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    *dramatically plays with toy helicopter*

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    Alexandra Lee
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Horns. How...appropriate.

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    LizzyM
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Such an Italian sign

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    Vera Deme
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    Your pants?

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    Isela McKeever Maragni
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    *dramatically shaving*

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