diff --git a/db/seeds.rb b/db/seeds.rb
index e14dc7ba3..fa969fe18 100644
--- a/db/seeds.rb
+++ b/db/seeds.rb
@@ -238,8 +238,6 @@ welcome_thread_content = <<~HEREDOC
 
   Hey there! Welcome to #{ApplicationConfig['COMMUNITY_NAME']}!
 
-  ![WELCOME TO THE INTERNET](https://slack-imgs.com/?c=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia0.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2FzhbrTTpmSCYog%2Fgiphy-downsized.gif)
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   Leave a comment below to introduce yourself to the community!✌️
 HEREDOC