45 Of The Wildest Posts That Have Ever Been Shared On Tumblr (New Pics)

Tumblr was a social media giant in the early 2010s. It was the perfect middle ground, offering more text characters than Twitter and less clutter than Facebook. For many people, it was a glorious era ofonline networking.Thankfully, theCurated Tumblrsubreddit keeps those days alive in today’s world of “reels” and “shorts.” As the name suggests, it’s a collection of screenshots from the platform that touch on political discourse,life’s absurdities, and everything in between.We’re keeping this a lighthearted list that’s more about the silly and mundane. Enjoy scrolling and have yourself a nice throwback to a simpler time on the internet.This post may includeaffiliate links.

Thankfully, theCurated Tumblrsubreddit keeps those days alive in today’s world of “reels” and “shorts.” As the name suggests, it’s a collection of screenshots from the platform that touch on political discourse,life’s absurdities, and everything in between.

We’re keeping this a lighthearted list that’s more about the silly and mundane. Enjoy scrolling and have yourself a nice throwback to a simpler time on the internet.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

The End Of The Monarchy

We Sadly Live In A Society

Shoo

If you came of age in the Instagram and TikTok era, you’re likely not as familiar with Tumblr’s appeal. But looking at itsAbout pagewill tell you a lot about its character and personality.“Wholesome chaos” was the phrase used to describe the site’s contents. It also encourages self-expression because “Tumblr is whatever you want it to be.”

If you came of age in the Instagram and TikTok era, you’re likely not as familiar with Tumblr’s appeal. But looking at itsAbout pagewill tell you a lot about its character and personality.

“Wholesome chaos” was the phrase used to describe the site’s contents. It also encourages self-expression because “Tumblr is whatever you want it to be.”

Pokemon Names

It’s Not Getting Fast, But It’s Getting There

That Tables Turn

The internet defines Tumblr as a microblog. However, its founder, David Karp, does not use this description. In an interview withMedia Bistro, he describes it as “the easiest way to share yourself.”Karp also emphasizesTumblr’s flexibilityregarding the type of content users can create. Because it is easy for anyone to self-publish, he believes it helped draw in a broad audience.

Karp also emphasizesTumblr’s flexibilityregarding the type of content users can create. Because it is easy for anyone to self-publish, he believes it helped draw in a broad audience.

[u.s.] Michigan Democrats

That’s How It Works

Astronaut

“It’s the gay people in your phone” is another description written on the site. This comes from Tumblr’s similarclaimto be the “queerest place on the internet.”According toAdweek statisticspublished in 2021, one in four users on the platform identify as LGBTQIA+. A Tumblr user is also said to be 193% more likely to be part of the queer community compared to other social networking sites.

“It’s the gay people in your phone” is another description written on the site. This comes from Tumblr’s similarclaimto be the “queerest place on the internet.”

According toAdweek statisticspublished in 2021, one in four users on the platform identify as LGBTQIA+. A Tumblr user is also said to be 193% more likely to be part of the queer community compared to other social networking sites.

Scenes Are Meant To Be Seen

Professionalism

Most Embarrassing Thing That Can Ever Happen

To solidify Tumblr’s reputation as queer-friendly, Sydney-based writer and photographerJonno Revanchewrote an article forThe Guardianin 2016. Here, he described the platform as his “saviour” that made him see he “wasn’t monstrous and unloveable.”“While it may seem simple orsilly, social media allowed me to express elements of myself I felt like I couldn’t in my day-to-day life,” he wrote.

“While it may seem simple orsilly, social media allowed me to express elements of myself I felt like I couldn’t in my day-to-day life,” he wrote.

Pronunciation

Accidentally Based

What’s Your Corpse To Water Ratio?

Tumblr seems to have always catered to a younger,more progressiveaudience. For author and DePaul University professorAllison McCracken, it became the youth’s “best option for an online ‘private’ public space.”In ajournal articleshe published in 2017, she credits the platform’s ability to “bring a broader range of voices” than any college classroom could. She also believes Tumblr was able to “offer developed minority representation” when the media wasn’t able to.

In ajournal articleshe published in 2017, she credits the platform’s ability to “bring a broader range of voices” than any college classroom could. She also believes Tumblr was able to “offer developed minority representation” when the media wasn’t able to.

Yeah, You’d Think They’d Be Able To Put Two And Two Together On This One

Tit For Tat

Chess

Despite its reach and popularity among the younger demographic, Tumblr had its fair share of controversies. In 2018, it announced a prohibition on “adult content” after aniOS banon the app due to child pornography issues.In anofficial statement, Tumblr assured its users that it would continue to work to keep the platform a “safe place for creative expression, self-discovery, and a deep sense of community.” However, it received backlash, with affected usersattackingits queer-friendly claim.

In anofficial statement, Tumblr assured its users that it would continue to work to keep the platform a “safe place for creative expression, self-discovery, and a deep sense of community.” However, it received backlash, with affected usersattackingits queer-friendly claim.

Rich People And Ghosts

Boring Queers

[u.s.] Vocal Minority

By the time thecontroversyarose, Tumblr had already spiked in value and had been sold to media giant Yahoo! for a whopping$1.1 billionin 2013. In an interview withInc.at the time of the sale, Karp admitted he wasn’t expecting it to happen that year. However, a “remarkable opportunity” presented itself.“This was an unbelievable opportunity to shortcut a lot of the very hard things that we’re about to be going through,” he explained.

“This was an unbelievable opportunity to shortcut a lot of the very hard things that we’re about to be going through,” he explained.

Autism Awareness

I’m Late!

Tumblr remained with Yahoo! for four years before moving to Verizon Media. Two years later, in 2019, Verizonsold the platformto Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com.This time, the price tag was far less. Reports didn’t specify the amount, but it was believed to be “well below” $20 million, a far cry from its original purchase value.

Tumblr remained with Yahoo! for four years before moving to Verizon Media. Two years later, in 2019, Verizonsold the platformto Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com.

This time, the price tag was far less. Reports didn’t specify the amount, but it was believed to be “well below” $20 million, a far cry from its original purchase value.

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