The ‘Tumblrification’ of social media
TikTok and Twitter are starting to feel a lot like Tumblr.
On Jan 5, 2023 by Charlotte Colombo
Martin Scorsese’s ‘Goncharov’ is the hottest film on Tumblr. It doesn’t actually exist.
From academic analysis to fanfic, Tumblr users have invented an elaborate lore for the imaginary 1970s mafia thriller ‘Goncharov.’
On Nov 21, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Tumblr users are preparing for the Twitter exodus as Ryan Reynolds joins the platform
Will brands and celebrities migrate from Twitter to Tumblr? If so, Tumblrites are ready to bully them away again.
On Nov 7, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Tumblr is bringing back nudity, just in time for the Twitter exodus
But Tumblr users shouldn’t hold their breath for a full lift of 2018’s porn ban.
On Nov 2, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
‘Baffy’ is canon: Tumblr celebrates as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck go Instagram-official
Who knew that Bugs and Daffy were such a popular ship?
On Jul 20, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Dracula Daily’s creator Matt Kirkland is just as surprised about the newsletter’s viral success
Dracula Daily is the unexpected breakout fandom of 2022. We spoke to its creator to learn more.
On May 16, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
From Tumblr to her NFT project Valfrélandia, cult-favorite artist Ilse Valfré shares how she evolved her online brand
‘I know some of you are more excited about NFTs than others and, to be honest, I get it.’
On May 12, 2022 by Grace Stanley
Why ‘Dracula Daily’ is suddenly everywhere
This serialized Dracula newsletter is overshadowing Marvel and ‘Doctor Who’ on Tumblr.
On May 9, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
TikToker uses IP tracker on link page to prove her ex-boyfriend was still stalking her Instagram 3 years after they broke up
‘made a Tumblr specifically after my breakup just to see if this man even cared if I lived or died…’
On Mar 15, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
The rise of ‘Blorbo From My Shows,’ Tumblr’s fandom mascot
Here’s why Tumblr’s trending topics are currently full of nonsense words like ‘blorbo.’
On Jan 14, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Is a twee ‘revival’ happening on TikTok?
This is the 2010s Tumblr strain of twee.
On Jan 5, 2022 by Audra Schroeder
How an unknown MP3 service led to Tumblr’s fandometrics
Among big names like Napster, Audiogalaxy stood out in the file sharing space.
On Nov 12, 2021 by Amanda Brennan
‘There are many benefits to being a marine biologist’: How a fake Tumblr meme went viral
This surreal meme is taking Tumblr by storm.
On Sep 23, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Tumblr is testing a subscription service—users already hate it (updated)
Tumblr’s Post+ will allow users to monetize their blogs, but there are major concerns that this could violate copyright law for fan creators.
On Jul 22, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Victim’s Tumblr featured in Netflix crime show is still online
Elisa Lam was found dead at the infamous Cecil Hotel.
On Feb 12, 2021 by Edward Medeles
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