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Nicolas Cage Reaction GIFs for the Emotionally Challenged

When you're at a loss for words, turn to the Cage.

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There doesn't exist a single word in the Oxford English Dictionary that can sum up the plastic face of Nicolas Cage. The oddest of the Coppola clan, Cage has transcended mere film to become a cult figure worshipped by all of the Internet. Watching him is a hallucinatory experience that's incomprehensible and magical. He's got an infinite amount of energy and an equal amount of facial expressions that make it no wonder why he's the most GIF'd ever in the history of the universe. (Don't quote us on that.)

In fact, many of us emotionally stunted boobs have been counting on him to convey our innermost feels for us, when we're at a loss for words. Which is why we're bringing you Nicolas Cage Reaction GIFs for the Emotionally Challenged.

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Best used when: You're introduced to someone and you don't know whether you should wave, shake hands, or hug.

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Best used when: After your mom calls to tell you that she and your dad are outside your apartment for a surprise visit.

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Best used when: You realize the new episode of Breaking Bad is on.

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Best used when: All of your friends are getting engaged and having babies, while you're still single.

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Best used when: Your parents don't understand why you're acting so immature when they discuss their sex life in front of you.

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Best used when: You think your waiter's tray of food is heading towards your table, but it turns to someone else's.

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Best used when: You just found out about the free food in the office.

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Best used when: Your ex-girlfriend's favorite song starts playing on Pandora.

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Best used when: A girl responds favorably to your sext.

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Best used when: Nobody entered the public bathroom while you were using it.

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Best used when: You realize you didn't shart your pants.

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Best used when: You hit up the diner after the club closes at 4 a.m.

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Best used when: Your friends share an inside joke without you.

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Best used when: Your best friend begins telling your new girlfriend your most embarrassing story and you're not above murdering him to shut him up.

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Best used when: Your teacher is randomly selecting students to read an excerpt and you see a word you don't know how to pronounce, but then she calls on someone else.

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Best used when: You try to hit "Cancel Print" on something you accidentally printed and your printer refuses to stop.

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Best used when: You're about to go HAM on an open bar.

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Best used when: Your online date doesn't look like her profile pic but you're too polite to bail.

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Best used when: You mispronounce a word while you're winning an argument.

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Best used when: Your roommate used all the milk but you already poured your cereal.

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Best used when: Some Facebook stalking proves that your ex has grown fat.

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Best used when: The salesperson has you try on the third suit jacket in a row—and it still doesn't fit!

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Best used when: You're super intoxicated but you can still perform sexually.

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Best used when: Your boss pronounces your name wrong, but it's too late to correct her now.

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Best used when: The delivery driver gets you your food while it's still warm.

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Best used when: You wake up from a night of binge drinking and you can't find your wallet.

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