‘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
Anticipated blogging platform Pillowfort opens up to members
The new, NSFW-friendly blogging site is in the final phase of open beta.
On Jan 25, 2021 by P.J. West
How Tumblr users tapped into nostalgia and connections to get through 2020
Much of Tumblr’s Year in Review was dominated by older titles.
On Dec 9, 2020 by Michelle Jaworski
Cop arrested for posting ex-girlfriend’s nudes to Tumblr
According to reports, this wasn’t this police officer’s first run-in with the law.
On Nov 30, 2020 by P.J. West
Tumblr sleuths say side-by-side photos prove Princess Nokia is blackfishing
The New York rapper identifies as afro-indigenous.
On Oct 7, 2020 by Cecilia Lenzen
Everyone is defending ‘Lilo & Stitch’ after animator’s Tumblr critique
‘A kids movie commenting on broken homes, finding family in friends.. you missed it dude.. by a mile.’
On Apr 11, 2020 by Rachel Kiley
People are shook to discover Columbine stans are a thing
‘I just discovered the Columbine fandom and I… deadass don’t know how to do respond.’
On Feb 13, 2020 by Felix Kalvesmaki
Camila Cabello must do more about her racist history
Her apology was hollow. But she has a chance to make it right.
On Jan 18, 2020 by Tiffanie Drayton
What a hoax about Mitski being a ‘child predator’ taught us this year
The Tumblr post that puzzled Twitter was baseless. It’s plenty telling all the same.
On Dec 26, 2019 by Ignacio Martinez
Camila Cabello addresses her old racist Tumblr account that resurfaced
The singer took jabs at Rihanna, Lil Wayne, and Nicki Minaj on her old Tumblr account.
On Dec 18, 2019 by Tiffanie Drayton
The 50 memes that defined the decade
From Doge to Baby Yoda, here are the best memes from the last 10 years.
On Dec 13, 2019 by Stacey Ritzen
Why Tumblr is totally obsessed with 2 characters from Stephen King’s ‘It’
Over on Tumblr, Richie and Eddie from ‘It’ are more popular than Marvel or Star Wars.
On Dec 10, 2019 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Tumblr users mount a passionate defense of Comic Sans
Though it is often mocked, there are writers who love Comic Sans for its odd readability.
On Oct 31, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher
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