Rod of Aesculapius

 

In Greek mythology, the Rod of Asclepius, also known as the Staff of Asclepius and as the asklepian, is a serpent-entwined rod wielded by the Greek god Asclepius, a deity associated with healing and medicine.

Credits: sabedoria_gnostica via GifCities and Internet Archive

Vijay’s classic GIFs 2007-2011 – 379

 

A sly reference to the infamous Deepwater Horizon oil spill of April 2010, from a BP-owned oil rig. The Deepwater rig exploded one day, killing 11 workers and inundating the Gulf of Louisiana with hundreds or more of gallons of raw crude oil. The futility of BP’s response in tackling the environmental disaster is best reflected by a man hopelessly beating an out-of-control hose with a sandal.

GIF: bp                                                                                                                                                      DATE: 18/06/2010

Credits: CHEEZburger Memebase Señor GIF via Ratedesi Forums

Snake at the hill

 

Context of the GIF: As a motorbike rider was riding through Lampang, in northern Thailand, a snake launched itself off the road in an attempt to strike the rider.

Credits: LiveLeak via Panah Rad, Rad GIFs & Videos and Google+

Subway travails

 

Breaking it down with the homerats and some Run DMC. Based on artwork by animation duo Mrzyk and Moriceau.

Credits: Mrzyk & Moriceau via TheAvalanchesVEVO, YouTube, Justin Garbett, Reactions Editor and Giphy