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.
Or I don't know 🤷🏻♀️ teach and give access to proper contraception. Telling people to be abstinent is not the solution.
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I’m 62, and wish I could’ve chosen mine. I have way better taste in men than my mother had.
I don't think anyone is that daft to post such a thing literally. How many times have you heard someone describe their partner or ex as "not the person I fell in love with"? The changes often correlate with co-habitation, marriage, parenthood, etc. An absent, abusive or otherwise bad father (or mother) is devastating for the other parent, wishing they could have foreseen it.
Is she just not smart enough to do a good job of saying what she meant, or is she only smart enough that she said exactly what she meant?
Wow, now im sitting here wondering if some women maybe dont know they have a choice.
This comment section is stupid. Does anyone realize that sexual abuse is A THING?!!! YOU CANT ALWAYS CONTROL THESE THINGS! Omfg. “Don’t have sex, wear a condom, etc.” im sorry that I was freaking raped, i should have wore a condom. What is wrong with some people?!
Oh and to everyone that is going to downvote me, you are stupid. If you downvote, you aren’t accepting the truth. Believe it or not, women (and men!) don’t always have a choice. Many cases they do, but rape is not one.
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Also, there is no birth control that is 100% effective.
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This is stupid. There is a thing called abuse. It can happen believe it or not!!!!
Um, what? Nobody can be that thick can they? Unless she had sex with a bunch of different men in extremely close proximity to each other and had no idea which one of the several encounters she had was the one that got her up the duff. People should perform a bunch of aptitude tests before they're allowed to pro create.
Slow down girl. Try labeling possible dads with ear tags showing the time and date. It'll really help.
Haven't you people in the comments heard? In many places, rapists can choose the mother of their children.
why do we persist in calling it "sleeping with'someone sleep is noot what is happening
Cause people cant handle sex, are shamed for sex, are shamed for nudity, women are shamed for pregnancy, people are just ashamed. So we have to make it easier to digest by saying "sleeping with" or "going to bed with". But you know this. Im spelling it out for those who don't get it.
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That’s about the dumbest statement I have ever read! Someone needs a course on the facts of life.
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.
