Best GIFs of the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee

The Scripps National Spelling Bee brings the best spellers from all over the United States and its territories together in a tournament that starts with 281 contestants and ends with one champion.

And with the pressure of being on a national stage in a contest that comes down to the letter, some of the reactions are priceless.

Here are 10 of the best GIFs of the Spelling Bee:

Gokul is a huge LeBron James fan, and the resemblance is uncanny:
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Aired on ESPN...2?:

Yep, ESPN 2:

Some contestants use unique approaches to spell words correctly:

It's not easy to contain your excitement:

Fist pump:

Double fist pump:

The parents feel some of the pressure during the contest too:

And get to experience some of the joy:

But stepping down is never easy: