There are plenty of social media sites on the internet, but when Tumblr was launched in 2007, it revolutionized the scene. Not only could users share text, they could anonymously post photos and videos, reblog other users’ content and customize their home pages to their liking. And lucky for us, this platform has been the breeding ground for endless hilarious content.
Below, you’ll find some of the funniest and most clever interactions that have taken place on Tumblr, courtesy of the Tumblr subreddit. Enjoy scrolling through these silly posts, and be sure to upvote the ones that make you nostalgic for that golden age of 2014 Tumblr!
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Victory Dog
They're Learning
At least the gorillas are getting smarter as we get dumber. I wonder when we intersect?
Dads First Meme
Nowadays, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook dominate the social media landscape, so it’s easy to forget how influential Tumblr was back in the day. But one community that hasn’t forgotten is r/tumblr on Reddit. This group shares curated content from the site that everyone deserves to enjoy, whether they actively blog on Tumblr or not. This community has a whopping 1.5 million members, and they diligently share the funniest posts and interactions they come across on Tumblr.
But if you’re not familiar with Tumblr, or never were an avid user of the social media site yourself, let’s first pay homage to this platform that was once a mammoth on the internet. As I noted before, Tumblr was launched in 2007 as a free-form blogging site. Users could create their own blogs, share content that they created or reblog posts from others and discover all sorts of art that they hadn’t seen elsewhere online.
Harmless Yet Wholesome
Please Don’t Overanalyze This
Yes! Replace Star Wars 7-9 with muppet Star Wars. The Frog Awakens, the Last Piggy and the Rise of Gonzo.
Sick Burns
At its peak, even many celebrities were on Tumblr, such as Lady Gaga and President Barack Obama, Business Insider reports. And plenty of indie bands and musicians skyrocketed in popularity due to the site, such as the Arctic Monkeys, Lana Del Rey and The Neighborhood. Within only five years, Tumblr hosted over 42 million blogs and was valued at $800 million.
In 2013, Yahoo! acquired the platform for $1.1 billion, and it only grew in popularity from there. The site saw a 32.8% increase in number of users in 2014, and by 2015, Tumblr had over 260 million blogs. Today, it’s still the 103rd most visited site on the internet, and around the world, about 366 million people visited the blogging platform in February 2024.
The Taste Of Water
This Was A Ride
you made every british person cringe we started a war with you over tea before
Brush, Brush, Kiss
One aspect that without a doubt contributed greatly to Tumblr’s success was how unique the site was. At the time that it was created, social media was mainly for having a profile, such as Facebook and Myspace, and sharing content about yourself as an individual. Tumblr, however, allowed for much more creativity. Users could share a variety of forms of media, and there was no expectation to reveal your identity if you didn’t want to. “Long before Instagram launched, in 2010, Tumblr was a home for curated imagery,” Kyle Chayka explained in the New Yorker.
Gotta Try This At Cracker Barrel
I'm a Christian woman in the UK and I am also stealing this.
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As a Christian, every time I hear a 'Christian' acting homophobic, transphobic, any of the opbic's, I tell them that the Bible says love your neighbor. That includes all people, even the gay ones.
They’ve got more patience than me. Say something bad about women and I think about my wife, the best person I know. Say something homophobic and I think of our best friends, a married gay couple who are the finest men I know. This makes my only response thus far, “F*ck you, you ignorant piece of sh*t.” It’s not productive, but it’s honest.
While I'd hesitate in making myself appear as a believer, I think this solution to the always-same encounter of idiots and idiotists has something to it that otherwisely isn't within anyone's reach. Therefore, I love it. Doesn't need to be within my repertoire for me to do so.
U could also substitute with the flying spaghetti monster or Zeus
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Christian mysogonist should also be reminded that the "devil himself" had to convince Eve to eat the apple. It only took a woman a few words to convince the man..
Wait, so the devil gave mindless slave humans the gift of knowledge and free will and freed them from their embarrassing nudity and beast-like ways, and thats a bad thing?
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And if they get on you for tempting men remind them Jesus said to pluck their eyes out and offer them a melon baller
I just like to quote 2 kings 2:23-25, in which god sends 2 grizzly bears to kill 42 kids for making fun of a bald guy. Either that or the verse in numbers where god tells Moses and his people they when they are slaughtering their enemies and burning their villages, they should save the young virgin girls to take home and rape later. That always gets pesky Christians to stfu because nobody has an answer for that. Except for "oh thats the old testament we follow the new testament." Oh, so ive got you to admit half the bible is bs? My work is half way done then.
Be sure to remind them that Leviticus is also in the Old Testament, so they have to stop using that to excuse their homophobia.
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS FINALLY SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS WHAT EBING A CHRISTIAN ACTUALLY MEANS
Old racist white man??, try just racist person... You managed to be both ageist, racist, and sexist in the same sentence by suggesting that type of person was more likely to be racist. This either completely matters or none of it does. We don't give out passes to dump on groups, while complaining that others are dumping on groups.
When someone starts in with cherry picked Bible verses, I've learned to cherry pick right back; Isa. 45:7 "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things." BOOM! The literal word of God, saying He's the creator of evil. Your move, good sir/madam Also fun is the time the Bible told us to mask up and social distance...Leviticus 13:45: “Anyone with such a defiling disease must wear torn clothes, let their hair be unkempt, cover the lower part of their face and cry out, ‘Unclean! Unclean!’ Leviticus 13:46: ”He shall remain unclean as long as he has the disease; he is unclean; he shall dwell alone in a habitation outside the camp.’
In reality, we *should* genuinely ask God to give us, empathy, love, and understanding, and to help us realize when we have fooled ourselves and actually don’t have the heart for others that we should have.
I love this more than I can say. So relieved to know there are other thinking Christians who actually understand the message of Christ.
Yesss, I love things where they fully flip it around and say the same rhetoric the bigots use but against them. They never know what to do with it. A favorite of mine is the people getting offended that this guy was reading the Bible (as they were protesting... With bible verses on their signs...)
I, though, having been raised around bigoted Christians just enter fight or flight mode when I encounter them and my trained response as a woman raised religious is flight 😔 one day I'll be able to stand my ground and not be the one to leave
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'I bet Jesus loved even those hated by his followers' but OP's comebacks are just lovely.
There are in my experience many Christians who don’t know what the Bible says about the treatment of immigrants or refugees. Leviticus 19: 33-34 says: “When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. They must be like your native-born. Love them as yourself.” Exodus 23: 9 also says not to oppress or take advantage of strangers. In the 5 Books of Moses, the welcoming of strangers is mentioned 36 times, more than any other commandment or prohibition. Also, it’s incorrect that the Bible would be against abortion. A fetus is considered living tissue that is part of a pregnant person’s body. 1/2
The Biblical view is that life begins when a person draws their first breath, in for infants, that of course means at birth. And it gets even clearer in Numbers 5: 11-31, which includes an *abortion manual*. This also indicates that in some cases, abortion is *recommended*, which many believe include rape and incest. There is no biblical base for the claim that God or the Bible is against abortion- that’s completely made up.
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If I ever meet such a „christian“ I hope I will remember this and tell them! I love it!
Found myself stuck with one of these Southern Christian blowhards this morning. Wouldn't shut up insulting me for an hour...This I could have used, instead of the good manners I was raised with.
This implies a logical unpinning to religion, if a=b and b=c, then a=c. But there is no such thread, a,b and c equal whatever is useful at that time, by that person.
Like 1 x 0 = 0 ... and 2 x 0 = 0 .. and 3 x 0 is also 0 ? So 1 = 2 ... and 2 = 3 ... and 3=1 ?
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I'm sorry to say that christians (yes, with a small 'c') abound. I knew a priest who epitomised the 'small c' christian and it turned me off religion forever. Love, have an open heart and acceptance is my mantra, f**k those who cannot accept the difference in human nature.
Thank You Goths
Dinner?
Trends spread like wildfire on Tumblr, and many of us who used the platform during that time will instantly be hit by a wave of nostalgia after seeing someone with the classic 2014 Tumblr aesthetic. Dr. Marten boots, checkerboard clothes, cigarettes, ‘90s grunge band t-shirts, flannels tied around the waist, records like Lorde’s Pure Heroine on vinyl, the list goes on and on… But despite Tumblr’s decline in popularity over the years, Stony Brook Press and Vogue say these trends are already making a comeback.
Insulin
This is heartbreaking. I am glad i live in a country where people have to pay exactly 0 for their insulin. Yeah yeah "but free healthcare isn't really free, you pay it with your taxes" and i am damn HAPPY we do, so people who need life saving meds don't just DIE.
Insert Theory Here*
Kids 😒
Tumblr has made a lasting impact on the internet that we’ll never forget. And you can still use it today, although you might think that the site looks a bit outdated at first glance. According to Allegra Rosenberg at The Verge, part of the reason why Tumblr has been left behind is because it couldn’t keep up with the ever-changing landscape of social media.
Well, it probably could have, but Tumblr users are notorious for being resistant to change. “It’s a long-standing inside joke that users will immediately reject any change to their precious Tumblr, taking a long time to finally adjust and accept it,” Rosenberg writes.
Spnorts
During WW2, in North Africa, the British were due to move on from a port town, and the Americans were to move into that town after them. A British officer, not keen on Americans, would round up a truckload of local kids, take them to the outskirts, pay them a few pennies each, and teach them English phrases. When the Americans arrived, they were not greeted by the cheers and salutations they expected, but by a barrage of insults, of which 'you lousy Yankee bastard' was probably the least offensive.
Dad Of The Year
You don't know? I think all the other dads (fixed for Adrian so he doesn't have an aneurysm) have to send him their #1 Dad s**t now.
Don't Flatter Yourself - A Signature
Would you pain a King with pimples or leave them out? One road leads to a life in luxury and the other one leads to the executioner.
Tumblr actually does have an option for infinite scroll, a feature that has been cited for making TikTok so addictive, but aside from that, it has its own unique layout and look. In fact, every user can have their own unique experience on the site as well, as there are plenty of options for customizing your theme. Even third-party themes are available for purchase or download. It’s easy to feel like we’re all just cogs in the wheel of the internet, but at least on Tumblr, you can feel like you have your own special wheel.
Manners
What's Yours?
They Lose. Their. Minds
I always love a good relationship between siblings (or between any person, but this one especially)
While it’s likely that you spend much less time on Tumblr today than you did a decade ago, if you were on the platform during its golden age, it’s never too late for the site to become popular again. In fact, according to Financial Times, it’s been gaining traction amongst Gen Z for the past few years. Almost half of its active users are 25 years old or younger, and apparently, the most popular film among the platform’s fandom in 2022 was Disney’s Encanto.
Look Into Why Loitering Is A Crime
Thomas More said very much the same thing, in 'A Man For All Seasons'.
Oh Okay
We could all probably benefit from spending less time on social media, but if you’re going to be scrolling, Tumblr might be the best place to do so. The algorithm on the site doesn’t work the same way as other social media platforms, which push the same content to many users. Instead, you have to find and follow what you really want to see, which can be a little more work, but can also help you get creative and find unique posts. It’s also a less popular site now, so you might come across information, art and music that you won't find anywhere else!
That And Single-Use Toiletries
This is the very definition of "non-place" as defined by Marc Augé in the late '90s, a fascinating concept. Those are not places where anyone *live*, people just pass through in anonymity, without meaningful interactions and without building social networks or memories. The lack of experiential constructs deprives the places of "historical sense", making them timeless (in a "temporally undetermined" sense, non as in "eternal"). It's a concept very well known in architecture, it is basically a mandatory reading.
I Want To Breath Fire And Fly, Like A Dragon
We aren't different species, we don't even have races, we are just humans with differentlevels of pigmentation, as boring as that. We aren't cats.
What Other Things Can We Try?
We hope you’re enjoying this scroll through hilarious Tumblr content, pandas. Whether this list is flooding you with nostalgia or inspiring you to try out the social media site for the first time, keep upvoting the pics you find most entertaining, and feel free to share your thoughts on Tumblr in the comments. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another article from Bored Panda featuring posts from Tumblr, look no further than right here!
Pov; You’re A Victorian Era Queen And You’re About To Put On Your Exclusive Morphine Eyeshadow Palette
You're All Trespassing
Lookin At You, Bethesda 👀
I prefer to avoid killing almost any non-hostile npc. Sometimes even avoid throwing explosives at perfectly grouped bunch of foes if there's some innosent tiny vacuum cleaner robot slowly doing its job near them. However, if some a*s npc scratches my vehicle or says any rude word to me or my teammate, I'd hunt it over the whole map.
Some Things That Should Revert Back To What They Were
Where Is The Lie
Are You Lgbt?
Kinda True
"Hey, should we tell Sam we're done playing?" "Nahh, let's just leave him there and take his picture "
The Subject Matter Is Awful But The Way This Is Written Is Pretty Funny Ngl
Ha... yeah, that one hits a bit too hard. Kinda like my parent.
Exactly The Type Of Thing That Will Happen When Schools Open
Except they did. And they put the adults to shame, wearing their masks all day every day and complying with all the rules. They were utterly amazing.
Yes This
I see Bob. I upvote. Arguably one of the best parental displays in television.
All That Prep For Ten Minutes
Yep. Stewart's character is dead by around the 7 or 8 minute mark after you get into the game.
Hippo Propaganda
Just in their native continent? Where else, you think they are going on vacation to kill us all?
Should Have Seen That Coming
If you're a metal fan and haven't listen to Japanese metal, you really should.
Jimmy Carter: Horny On Main
Good For Them
What A Fun Sitcom Idea
Gor-Ridiulous
Enough Chaotic Good Examples, It's Time For Lawful Evil
Dr. Who
It’s 3am Why Am I Awake
Possibly
He Is The Chosen One
They Had Us In The First Half, Not Gonna Lie
Note: this post originally had 74 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
I love r/tumblr - I always imagine twitter as a town with people running around headless screaming, and tumblr has an outside table at a cafe just chilling and being all snarky and observational and intellectual
Ah, Tumblr - aside from Facebook (and YouTube, I suppose), the only social media platform I've actively used. Much funnier than, say, Twitter!
i miss tumblr, it was a fantastic place to hang out if you knew how to curate your own experience, and then yahoo bought it and it went to absolute s**t. and now twitter's done the same and i'm just too exhausted to move social sites AGAIN, you know?
I love r/tumblr - I always imagine twitter as a town with people running around headless screaming, and tumblr has an outside table at a cafe just chilling and being all snarky and observational and intellectual
Ah, Tumblr - aside from Facebook (and YouTube, I suppose), the only social media platform I've actively used. Much funnier than, say, Twitter!
i miss tumblr, it was a fantastic place to hang out if you knew how to curate your own experience, and then yahoo bought it and it went to absolute s**t. and now twitter's done the same and i'm just too exhausted to move social sites AGAIN, you know?
