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60 Of The Most Unhinged Tumblr Posts That Internet Users Still Can’t Get Over (New Pics)
It’s been almost 20 years since Tumblr first launched, Pandas, and if you were around during its heyday in the early 2010s, you probably remember the chaos that came with it. Sure, every social media platform has its fair share of random thoughts and questionable takes, but Tumblr had a special talent for turning oddly specific observations into comedy gold.
And the best part? That kind of humor is still alive and well! We took a trip down memory lane by exploring the Curated Tumblr subreddit, where people share screenshots of posts covering everything from political debates to the little moments in life. This time, we're focusing on the lighter side of things from the thread. So sit back, enjoy a little nostalgia, and keep scrolling, Pandas!
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#1
Mama Feed Me!
Chihuahua Mama 5 hours ago
It's funny that the term "bird brain" was used to describe someone stupìd, when, in fact, birds are quite smart
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#2
I Love My Veggies, But There Are Way Too Many Meat Dishes I Love To Let Go Of Or Eat Less Of
Earthquake903 10 hours ago
I've begun reducing my meat intake. Mostly for health reasons but I find myself not liking it as much as I used to.
According to Statista, the number of social media users worldwide is expected to reach 5.75 billion in 2026, with mobile devices helping platforms reach even more people. And honestly, it’s not hard to see why. From posting life updates on Facebook to falling into a TikTok scrolling marathon when you meant to watch just one video, social media has become a huge part of everyday life, Pandas. But while every platform has its own quirks, some have developed a culture that makes them stand out from the rest. One platform that has always had a personality of its own? Tumblr.
#4
I Can't Stand It When People Say "There's No Way You Could Do Blank Without Chatgpt"
#5
I’d Read A 500-Page Novel Based On This
#6
Everyone Will Not Just _____
Founded in 2007 by American web developer David Karp, Tumblr quickly carved out its own corner of the internet. The microblogging platform became home to countless communities, particularly fandoms where people bonded over their favorite things. Its relative anonymity also gave users more freedom to experiment with their online identities and share thoughts they might not have posted under their real names. And, of course, it gave people a place to be wonderfully weird without having to explain themselves.
#7
Get The Screen Out Of My Appliances
#9
Humans Have Always Been Petty
Remi (He/Him) 4 hours ago
Don quixote in itself is a sort of a fanfic type known as crackfic of the knight romances that were popular at the time. Also divine comedy is a darn self insert bible fanfic, lol
The story behind Tumblr is pretty interesting, too. David Karp was just 21 when he founded the platform while working as a consultant from his mother’s apartment in New York City. He wanted to create something different from the increasingly commercialized social media platforms of the time. And that vision showed in Tumblr’s design. In A Tumblr Book: Platform and Cultures, researchers explore how features such as chronological reblogging and the absence of prominent public follower counts helped set Tumblr apart from more metrics-driven platforms. Instead of making popularity the main goal, Tumblr gave users more freedom to experiment, share their interests, and find communities of people who loved the same wonderfully niche things they did.
#10
On Automation
#11
I Don't Think We Appreciate Daniel Radcliffe Enough
Jeff White 10 hours ago
I just watched that clip. It was well done. I am a Ph.D. Chemist and have to admit i knew most of them. Some of the Lanthanides get confusing (I'm sure you agree).
#12
The Internet Was A Mistake
And there’s a good reason why Tumblr’s approach to social media is worth looking at more closely. On many platforms, it’s easy to get caught up in the numbers game. How many likes did your post get? Why does someone else have thousands of followers while your latest selfie barely gets any attention? What starts as a fun way to share your life can quickly turn into a competition, especially when popularity starts to feel like a measure of your worth.
#13
Oral Tradition And Pandering
Grape Walls of Ire 9 hours ago
Well, their wild scale with its m2 and b5 already has them pretty nutty.
#14
What’s Something That Can Easily Be Improved But Won’t
Fellfromthemoon 1 hour ago (edited)
I've heard it a way that "I cannot lay an egg but I recognize a bad egg."
#15
On The Value Of Mystery
Jeff White 10 hours ago
And I remain NOT interested in the Parisian Sewer System circa 1831. Now the London Sewer System of 1875, that is a different story.
Research suggests that this kind of social comparison can take a toll on mental well-being, particularly among young adults. Studies have found that people who regularly compare their achievements, physical appearance, and social lives with those of their peers tend to experience higher stress levels and poorer psychological well-being. Research conducted during and after the COVID-19 pandemic has also linked increased internet use with more frequent social comparisons and greater psychological distress. After all, when you're constantly exposed to carefully curated snapshots of other people's lives, it's easy to feel like everyone else is doing better than you.
#16
Dogs Are Delicate. Cats, Eh They’ll Be Fine
Jeff White 9 hours ago
This is a entertaining thread. Thanks. I never knew you could Bowl a Cat.
#17
Oh How The Times Have Changed
#18
I’m Actually Mean
Starbug 3 hours ago
Yeah, a few years ago a quite fit dude on a bike stopped and called me over, I got closer but still at a safe distance, he asked where the train station was and some chit-chat about weather etc. Then he pulled out a business card and gave it to me saying "sooo, you might want to get in contact" and I was a little bit flattered until I read it: John Doe (whatever his name was), personal trainer specialised in weight loss. I was NOT pleased!
This is where Tumblr's approach offered a refreshing alternative. With customizable blogs, reblogging, and communities built around shared interests, the platform gave users more opportunities to express themselves without making public popularity the main event.Tumblr certainly wasn't free from drama or social pressure, but its culture showed that online spaces could be about shared passions and self-expression, rather than constantly chasing likes and followers.
#19
Mask Off And On Again 2
Grape Walls of Ire 9 hours ago
I know it's hard to fathom, but some people aren't into Broadway musicals.
#22
Novel Depression Treatment
Upstaged75 8 hours ago
😂😂 Here's the thing. Grandpa Joe could have gotten out of bed the whole time. And yet he's content to sit there and let his daughter work her fingers to the bone while everyone is starving. I'd have been super mad when I found out he was faking it!
Of course, that doesn't mean every social media platform is harmful or that enjoying a popular post is a bad thing. What matters is being mindful of how we use them and remembering that our worth has very little to do with a follower count or how many people double-tap a photo. Whether you're scrolling through posts from Tumblr, watching TikTok videos, or catching up with friends on Instagram, social media is at its best when it helps us feel connected and free to be ourselves, rather than leaving us feeling like we have to compete for attention.
#23
Samwise, The Untemptable
Ace 8 hours ago
Yeah, it's a fundamental part of Sam's character, never noticed it was missing from the films (which I've only seen, and generally unimpressed by, a couple of times). OTOH it's quite a sad reflection of class attitudes of that periods, and could very much be summed up with "Oi knows moi place".
#24
Everyday I Push Through Despair With The Power Of Hope
Jeff White 10 hours ago
Seen other Munch's work, but not this one. Thank you for introducing it to me. I like it.
#25
That's Just Plane Messed-Up
#26
On Hats And Wealth Inequality
LakotaWolf (she/her) 5 hours ago (edited)
Mine is a screenshot I took while I was playing Dragon Age: Inquíisitiön, 12 years ago. It's such a glorious screenshot that I've used it as a desktop background ever since. I loved that game. It made me cry. In a good way. I know this post isn't actually about desktop backgrounds, but I just had to share. It is really a glorious screenshot of the landscape in the game.
Coming back to today’s posts, these screenshots are a little reminder of what made Tumblr so entertaining in the first place. People had a knack for turning the most random thoughts, oddly specific observations, and everyday nonsense into something hilariously memorable. Some things never change, and the internet will always have room for a little weirdness! Which of these posts was your favorite, Pandas? Let us know in the comments!
#27
Real Gamers Know
#28
The Parent (Saw) Trap
#29
Pink Panther
Auntriarch 5 hours ago
I don't understand the context, but I absolutely understand the compulsion
#30
Reading For Everyone
#31
Philomena Cunk
#32
Technically Not Against The Rules
#33
So Much (For) Electricity
#34
Tarot
Did I say that out loud? 9 hours ago
57 and never had a tarot card reading. Us Scorpios don't believe in that nonsense, touch wood.
#35
Pride Posting Day 25
Lukas (he/him) 9 hours ago
My sister went to our local Target and asked where their Pride section was a few years back. She was told they had to take it down because they were getting b**b threats.
#36
It's Like You Don't Even Care 🙄
#37
Flavours Of Religious Guilt
#38
The Existential Dread Of Chalk
#40
The Intrusive Feeling
LakotaWolf (she/her) 6 hours ago
That would be a terrible thing to do to an aro/ace person, even in a fictional story :( I'd be uncomfortable reading it.
#41
All My Hate To Apps
Jeff White 10 hours ago
I'm afraid I know, but does anyone who's willing to spill the beans know why EVERYONE is so insistent about you using their App? I assume it so they can steal stuff off your phone constantly.
#42
All That Prep For Ten Minutes
LakotaWolf (she/her) 5 hours ago (edited)
And that Elder Scrolls fans STILL love the character, TWO DECADES later XD Oblivion was one of the absolute best Elder Scrolls games, hands down. And yes, I've played Skyrim. I do love Skyrim. But Oblivion was better XD
#44
Dont Forget To Pee On The Poor Today
Space Invader 10 hours ago (edited)
Strictly speaking, if there were no borders, Russia couldn't attempt to widen their borders through invasion. Pragmatically speaking, borders didn't really stop them. Realistically speaking, I'm taking that saying far too literal.
#45
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#46
Pocket Herring
#47
Bwaaaaa
Lukas (he/him) 9 hours ago
Hey, I know that show (the joke is about the show The Amazing Digital Circus. Not my scene, but a lot of my friends like it)
#49
Wizardposting
TotallyNOTAFox 3 hours ago
"PunkieDoodle" made an animation about this as part of the "It's Wizard Time" series
#51
“My Lord, That’s Soap”
#53
Using Your Noggin, Using Your Log(N)
Charlie the Cat 5 hours ago
I monitor the security cameras at work. This is exactly how I pinpoint the time something has gone missing.
#54
Carelessness And Jk
#55
One Of My Least Favorite Trends, As Of Late
Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 2 hours ago
Pisses me off. You're not "just a girl". You're a full grown WOMAN infantalising yourself!!!! And for what???
#56
Top Gun
TotallyNOTAFox 2 hours ago
Also while the Navy provided planes, pilots and sets it was the airforce that saw a spike in applications
#57
Joke vs. Reality
#62
The Origin Of The Word Enby
#63
Sometimes It Feels Like Only One Side Is Playing By The Rules
#65
Also, Using Fancy Jargon Casually Is Just Funny To Me
Julie Woodman 4 hours ago
I had never heard anyone say fiery or wholly. So I pronounced them feery and wolly. This was in English class of all places. The teacher was at least kind about it.
#67
*grits Teeth* Despite The Tone, I Think I Technically Agree With Most Of This Post
Earthquake903 8 hours ago
They say birth rates between women 15! To 35 are declining....15? When I was 15, they Discouraged us from having babies. Now it's a problem teen pregnancy has greatly declined? They want is barefoot, pregnant and destitute. I'm glad the births of their future soldiers and laborers are declining.
#68
This Post Is Soooo (Not) Me!
#69
The Ultimate Teacher's Pet
Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 2 hours ago
I was sent this on a group chat yesterday. What a coincidence lol
#70
Grudgingly Correct
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Anony Mouse 1 hour ago
Oh lord - a fun post without a million reposts! More of this please BP!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 5 hours ago
I miss using Tumblr! I started using it because two of my very good online friends used it and encouraged me to make an account. Then one of my two friends unfortunately díed in 2015, at the age of 24. I didn't use Tumblr much after that :( If anyone is curious, my blog is still up; same username as this one on BP XD
Anony Mouse 1 hour ago
Oh lord - a fun post without a million reposts! More of this please BP!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 5 hours ago
I miss using Tumblr! I started using it because two of my very good online friends used it and encouraged me to make an account. Then one of my two friends unfortunately díed in 2015, at the age of 24. I didn't use Tumblr much after that :( If anyone is curious, my blog is still up; same username as this one on BP XD
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