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.
All of my cats, as an adult, have been strays. 5 strays and one I adopted from family that couldn't keep her. Best cats ever!
I have never ever gotten a cat on purpose, I just discovered that someone needed a home and I was unable to say no. I've never regretted it
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We found our first dog howling outside the building. The dog was howling I mean
Thanks for clarifying. I would have thought you were howling outside the building in hopes to attract a dog 🤣
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I found a 10 week old cat on the side of a over pass rolled into a ball trying not to get hit by a car. My son started freaking out "dad you cant block traffic on a bridge" I just told him no one is going to give me a ticket for saving a cats life. Even a cop drove by saw what I was doing and just waved.
The cop just waved? Didn’t help stop traffic? What the heck! (Also good going on saving the kitty!!)
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The Mysterious Cat Distribution System works in, well, mysterious ways....
I found my kitten in the shed, my parents got my older cat from a couple who found that a stray cat had kittens in their garage.
To clarify, the older cat was one of the kittens
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It's super easy to adopt a cat, you know, they basically just adopt people
My cat was literally found covered in ashes in a firepit.
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Nope,, Bob just walked in through the flap in the back door and decided to stay forever. Nipped him, chipped him, and named him Bob.
And this is why I adopt shelter cats. Most people get theirs off the street, so I get first choice of all the shelter cats (with at least a little background on their personality/temperament) and they've already been treated for fleas, dewormed, had shots, etc.
Omfg facts I adopted my cat from a shelter they said he was found by a dumpster
Want a cat? Find a box, cat comes, feed it. You now have a cat! Want a dog? It's harder to adopt a dog than it is to adopt a child! I know this from FACT!
Our most recent addition came up to our back door last December on the coldest night we'd had all year - she was a very scared little girl and now she is Queen of the house.
This is so true about cats. They show up at our door, sometimes with their kittens, and we go right out and get a litter box and food and make an appointment with the vet. Lol
We used to get ours from cardboard boxes at the grocery store. Just randomly, couple of kids hanging out with a box of assorted kittens. Who says no to free kittens. Well considering we had 15 cats at one point, not us.
My family has had cats my whole life and every single one was a stray we adopted.
Could not be more true. We actually got our second cat from the recycling station. Out of the blue, one day, we just happened to go there. Sp yeah, found him in the trash is right... or maybe he found us, cuz the lady working there saud he seemed to like us better than any other people who had said hello to him...
That's how we ended up with our cats. One we found on the curb as a kitten and the other was frozen to the porch in a blizzard.
I got 2 out of Petsmart, one out of a hardware store, one from a rescuer. Oops I actually got 3 out of Petsmart.
Yup...and my clothes, my pets, my Girlfriends....waifs & strays...THE BEST!
Well, it's true. I have eleven rescue cats right now only because they just show up (they're spayed and neutered). But I don't yet have a dog after all of these years, even though I have a nice yard for one, because I don't feel like I've done enough "research." Kind of just want to adopt an older one that is okay with cats (my cats like dogs), because training puppies is intimidating to me. :>
I've always been one of those people that family and friends know will never turn down an animal in need. At any time there could be any kind of animal at my house. The only condition is that I won't take any aggressive animals, because I have kids. Most of them I only take care of until I've found a good place for them. So, I only have four permanent pets right now (and an escaped snake that's somewhere in the walls).
I literally found one of my cats in a dumpster. That was 6 years ago and I love her more each and every day. <3
Dogs : My hooman is my everything Cats : I found him in the trash
Eldest: picked us at the shelter Middle: i picked but chose my mom Youngest:got from friends litter
My family and I got mine from neighbors who could not keep her since they moved for work purposes when I was a kid. I missed that cat to this day!
Dog parents: … so you’re telling me I can find a dog in need on the streets?????!!? Mind blown! I thought dogs grew in factories and were bought with diamonds!! Ffs. My dog is a rescue. And a treasure. This is STUPID!! Dog parents aren’t elite and cat parents aren’t either. Animals being protected is the important factor here. Not anyone posturing for clout. Be a person that is respectful and responsible period!
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".
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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.
