I'm feeling like the emperor has no clothes here! James is right - it's a GIF! The direction of spin is predetermined - we can't control it.

Ah, the power of the mind to delude itself. laugh

Lois: You know, I have a funny feeling that you didn't tell me your biggest secret.

Clark: Well, just to put your little mind at ease, Lois, you're right.
Ides of Metropolis