If you were pretty online between 2013 and 2018, first of all, I’m sorry, second of all, you are most likely familiar with the somewhat hard-to-define sire called Tumblr. Part interactive blog, a repository for creative works, and a safe haven for fandoms, its influence can still be felt across various internet spaces to this day.
“The Worst of Tumblr” Facebook page actually goes above and beyond its name and shares hilarious and random posts as well. Below you will find a collection that should be entertaining and a bit unhinged, regardless of your taste, so remember to upvote your favorites as you scroll through and comment your thoughts below.
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Part of the appeal of Tumblr was its key differences with other social media. Instead of focusing on the individual person, the focus revolved around fandoms, art, memes, and discussions. One’s personality plays a part in what one creates, but the anonymity did allow for more freeform content.
It’s not surprising that many artists, actors, and musicians all had Tumblr accounts at some point, before, during, and after fame. Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and even Ryan Reynolds have and perhaps still are allegedly Tumblr users. While one does not have to stay anonymous on Tumblr, it no doubt adds to the appeal.
this is so wholesome <3 strangers helping strangers, i have faith in the world
While still quite popular, or at least recognizable, Tumblr is still a pretty niche platform compared to giants like Twitter or Facebook. While this might mean less revenue for its owners, the flip side is more focused content and a more consistent demographic. The vast majority of its users were teens and college students, with at least half of its active user base being younger than 25.
Unlike many other social networking sites, Tumblr users are surprisingly prolific, as many do make their own content. In 2019, there would be over 21 million posts made a day, despite only approximately 30 million active users at that time. Compared to Facebook or Instagram, where the majority of users almost never post anything, it’s still a vibrant community, if somewhat reduced over the last few years.
"How could you leave me? Every day there has been a very persistent burglar here looking for me. Luckily I am good at hiding."
This reduction in content and usage came about in 2018 when adult content was banned in an attempt to make the platform more marketable. This, predictably, backfired, as more adult-style content was quite popular. The anonymity and relative freedom of content originally made Tumblr a haven for people exploring their sexuality and researching others’ experiences.
While many assume that the rapid reduction in usage following the adult content ban indicated that much of Tumblr content was not for children, statistically, only approximately 22% of its traffic was specifically for this sort of content. Many left the platform in protest, not so much because they needed it for adult content, but because they did not like the direction it was going.
Never understood the I’ll only date men over a certain height thing. We’re all the same height lying down!
Good for her, but there's nothing wrong with having a preference. (There is a lot wrong with using the preference as a pretense to mock or degrade people one isn't attracted to though.)
Nothing wrong with a preference, but it's a bit weird if it's a dealbreaker. I mean it's up to each person to decide but there's a weirdly high number of people who aren't capable of looking past it. I think many of them are limiting themselves unnecessarily.
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A famous french humorist, Coluche, said : "In life, there is no small or tall... the good length for the legs is when the feet touch the ground."
My wife is 5'9" (well over 6' in heels) and I'm 5'-nothing. As I often say, from where I stand, everything is in perfect line of sight.
I don't get the height thing either... the measure of man is how he treats you and the other people/animals in his life.... I mean for real!
Grandmother was barely 5 foot, grandfather was 6'1. She always said as long as it matched up, it didn't matter! 😆😁😄
Weird post. Yes, congrats on your love and happy marriage, but I'm 6'4 and neither I nor any of my tall male friends are womanizing alcoholics. Many are happily in love, just like her.
I want a short king who is both strong enough to throw me around, and small enough that I can throw him around. I suppose I also need to be strong in this scenario. We will be strong and short together.
I've never understood the "height requirements" garbage. I'm (F) taller than my partner (M) and it has never been an issue for either one of us.
Hmmmm... that is a weird post that deserves unpacking. She is insulting short men, tall men, herself, and alcoholics. Kind of sort of as a flex brag/ humble brag. Strange.
In the Wizard of Id somebody quotes: "The measure of greatness is not to be found on a yardstick."
This is a "not like other girls" type post. I'm so cool because my boyfriend is short. Obviously all tall guys are dumb alcoholic jerks and I'm smart because I'm not as shallow!
It's rather backhanded in wording so I get what you mean
Load More Replies... I prefer shorter guys. They're cuddlier. My mom is 5'2" and only dates men over 6 '. Seems silly to me. I don't like those tall gangly guys.
I did this. Met a really cute boy who was 5’9 I was 6 foot in heels. I bought shoes with shorter heels
I’m 6’ 4” and have been happily married for decades. My wife wasn’t seeking a tall man, we ‘clicked’ on love of outdoors, primarily camping. Finding a 76” tall guy was a bonus. So, please don’t condemn all for a simple preference.
Right there....MY life...it's been SO cool!!!....and NO-ONE seems to just TALK to the tall leggy beauties ....only 2 people on Earth!!
TBH, I've always found it weird to set hard criteria before even meeting someone. You might meet someone who fits none of your preferences, yet have a wild chemistry with them.
Plus she learned it's the little guys that have the BIG packages!!! hehe
Envy your guy for at 6'4", I'll never get the kind go attention you give. Best for you both.
Omg that's so sweet... I'm the shorter 1 in my relationship sadly
Worked with a gal who was 6 ft, her new husband was about 5'6. In the wedding pictures, HE stood on the stairs. They were adorable together
Statistically speaking short people live longer, so by inference women who want tall guys are hoping they die sooner?
Women who want tall men don't just want them tall I'm 6ft4 and can't catch one of these girls lol
I’m also tall “5’11””. Shorter guys always felt awkward to me. But I’m not judging. You do what makes you happy
As s****y as this timeline currently is I'm happy that we have and use many more positive terms now, like 'short king', when we used to bully someone like this over something they couldn't help (or if they could and just didn't want to).
Love the person NOT THEIR LOOKS.....personality is sooooo much more important and lasts a whole lot longer
I'm only 5'3" so it wasn't that hard to find someone taller than me. And man, she's got legs for days! Gorgeous!
My son is 6'4", his wife is 5' wearing shoes. She says the only drawback is that she needs a chair to climb up and smack him in the back of the head when he is an exceptionally big idiot.
Glad you're happy. I hope he never becomes one of the innumerable short alcoholics in this world.
Man I’d be ROLLING lmao I have to remember this for when my sister turns 32
Video games don’t help me “relax,” they have me screaming “yessss YESSSS” at the screen like Gollum when he gets the Ring. Get it right, EnochPowell. 🙄
My BFF from HS lives over an hour away (more if there is traffic-Houston). When my kids were little, she always came to my house to visit. She married later in life and had 1 kid. Now I try to go visit her when her schedule allows. And that's why we've been BFFs for 42 years and counting.
I would have backed up a few feet and braked hard. Door slams shut. Boss comeback.
Puss in Boots got a weird translation here, the dog is called Perrito and every time they say his name the subtitle goes "Speaking Spanish", like it is his NAME you dont have to translate it!
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Well this wasn't Tumblr, like what, 5% was? Nevertheless entertaining I guess.
Those are screenshots from Twitter posted on Tumblr. But it gets even better. Boredpanda copied them from a Facebook group called "The worst of Tumblr".
Load More Replies... I clicked on this hoping to see some tumblr shenanigans (which I miss) but turns out this is mostly about Twitter :(
About four-ish were actually from Tumblr. The rest not. Its terrible.
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Calling for a proofreader: If you were pretty online between 2013 and 2018, first of all, I’m sorry, second of all, you are most likely familiar with the somewhat hard-to-define sire called Tumblr. Really, guys, the very first sentence?!
This post makes me so angry. It's mostly Twitter and other platforms. Hardly anything from Tumblr. How lazy can you get? If these images are from that Fb group, that group should change their name. BP needs to do a better job about topics to write about. Don't choose some Fb group and then show content that has nothing to do with the topic.
Well this wasn't Tumblr, like what, 5% was? Nevertheless entertaining I guess.
Those are screenshots from Twitter posted on Tumblr. But it gets even better. Boredpanda copied them from a Facebook group called "The worst of Tumblr".
Load More Replies... I clicked on this hoping to see some tumblr shenanigans (which I miss) but turns out this is mostly about Twitter :(
About four-ish were actually from Tumblr. The rest not. Its terrible.
Load More Replies... Calling for a proofreader: If you were pretty online between 2013 and 2018, first of all, I’m sorry, second of all, you are most likely familiar with the somewhat hard-to-define sire called Tumblr. Really, guys, the very first sentence?!
This post makes me so angry. It's mostly Twitter and other platforms. Hardly anything from Tumblr. How lazy can you get? If these images are from that Fb group, that group should change their name. BP needs to do a better job about topics to write about. Don't choose some Fb group and then show content that has nothing to do with the topic.
