BTN.com staff, November 17, 2015

It's been asked "Why does BTN.com call this Big Ten Animated GIF Tuesday." The answer is very simple: Because "Big Ten Animated Graphics Interchange Format Tuesday" is far too long and clunky. Now let's show off the best GIFs from this past football weekend.

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Today we'll be looking at these Big Ten football moments as if they were auditioning for a role in a movie. Picture yourself sitting with us at the casting desk as our potential actors perform their screen test.

Lights …

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Camera …

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Aaaaand … ACTION IN FULL TECHNICOLOR!

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Looking to save the day, our hero arrives with his band of merry men each in full uniform and helmet and – CUT!

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Again, in this scene our hero arrives in full uniform and – CUT AGAIN. Sorry, we only need the one hero.

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OK, from the top … Looking to save the day, our hero leaps into action.

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But he is thwarted and this make our hero angry.

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But our hero's affable buddy tells him he can't give up now. This is a big role – it'll help if you're furry and appealing to younger movie goers.

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And so, facing seemingly insurmountable odds, our hero forges ahead.

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Only to be stopped by a magical and evil pig. What? It's a kids' movie – the script we sent you made that clear. AND STOP! First rule of show business: Never work with live animals.

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Take two. Our hero is stopped by a magical pig. But have no fear, the band of merry men saves the day.

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Now safe from danger, the village's residents are overcome with joy.

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Needs more joy.

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There we go. You were all wonderful. You're making these choices very difficult for us. We'll call you.