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A little more than two years ago Sharknado first crept into our lives. Despite poor acting, abysmal writing, and dubious science, the Syfy flick became a surprise hit after trending on Twitter during its premiere. Each re-airing drew a larger audience than the last on its way to creating a juggernaut for the network, proving there's such a thing as "so bad it's good." Sharks and humans killed each other without hesitation or quality animation to boot, but we couldn't look away. And Syfy certainly couldn't resist a sequel and a threequel, given our embrace of the shit show. As we prepare for Sharknado 3 to drop tonight, we're taking a look at the Sharknado moments that captured our hearts and numbed our brains. Revisit the best killings in glorious GIF form.
Armless Taylor Lautner
Is it just me or does this dude lowkey look like Taylor Lautner? And is it just me, or could Taylor Lautner benefit from a Sharknado 3 appearance? Dude is by far the most washed of the Twilight crew.
Eaten Alive Pt. 2
Sharknado 2 was well aware of its predecessor's finest moments, so it couldn't resist recreating this iconic(?) moment from the original. This time the theatrics were taken to the skies, and Fin took a bite of the shark for himself.
Chainsaw Tornado
Do we call this a Chainnado or a Sawnado? This is an important decision.
Pep Rally
Nothing gets the people going like a pep talk followed by splitting a shark in half with a chainsaw. What if this scene were inspired by Damien Hirst?
Consequence of Riding a Citi Bike
We keep trying to say it: only Leonardo DiCaprio can get away with riding a Citi Bike.
Clay Pigeon Shark
Pull!
Electric Shark
These sharks seem to be able to navigate through the tornados on their own accord. Did this shark kill itself? Was it struggling to come to terms with its fellow sharks' unexplained war on Los Angeles? Could he not handle the brutality? Was it not true to himself?
The Circle of Life
Further proof Santa Monica Pier is trash. Don't ever go there.
The Finale
There's literally no reason why he had to jump into the shark to kill it, but we can't let logic ruin a great finale.
Kelly Osbourne
Sharknado has relied too much on beheadings, but I'm not mad at Kelly Osbourne mean mugging the shark that's about to peel back her wig.
Back Flip
This shark did a perfect back flip, but the only thing holding it back from a 10 is that landing. You gotta stick it.
Kelly Ripa
What's more badass: Kelly Ripa killing a shark with her heel or Kelly Ripa's Broad City episode?
Return of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad
Upset by her lack of sword play in Kill Bill, Vivica A. Fox finally got the chance to redeem herself after getting clipped by Uma Thurman in front of her own daughter.
Fin the Marksman
In addition to being a famous surfer, Fin is also an expert marksman.
Matt Lauer
Is killing sharks a new facet of Matt Lauer's morning host duties?
Hollywood Sign
Worst line in the movie and possibly the entire series: "My mom always said Hollywood would kill me."
Pizza Shark
Does shark taste better on a white or red pizza? I'm leaning toward white.
Pool Shark
This is what happens when you don't listen to last call.
Raining Fire Sharks
Fin made it clear sharks would rain down from the sky once he took out the Sharknado, but people decided to gawk in the streets anyway. Even the one dude spared by chance didn't deserve to survive.
Shark Tank
Sharknado blessed us with a "shark tank" pun, and then doubled down with an actual Shark Tank judge for the sequel. Instant classic status.
Daymond John
Daymond John may run the Shark Tank, but he can't handle the Sharknado. And it wouldn't be a Sharknado flick without someone being killed by a city landmark.
Tara Reid With the Assist
This is it. This is the moment Sharknado and Fin Shepard's obsession with chainsaws began.
Tara Saw Hands
Tara Reid needs to keep the saw attached to her hand for all future sequels.
Tara Reid's Dead Arm
Thank you, Based God, for conveniently dropping the shark with Tara Reid's still-undigested arm with gun still in hand.
Taser
Did you know sharks can detect electricity? That didn't come in handy for homeboy here, but I can't resist the opportunity to drop a shark fun fact.
Robot Tara Reid
In Sharknado 4, Tara Reid gets resurrected as a robot and becomes a laser-armed shark-fighting superhero. Literally WTF.
Pelvic Thrusting a Shark at Chippendales
Homeboy saw a shark flying through a Chippendales and his first instinct was to thrust his dick out. That's ballsy AF.