From iconic posts to niche fandoms, Tumblr remains the platform that defined a generation’s weirdness.
Meet Tommy Pom, Tumblr’s top dog
Fernando Alfonso III and Mr. Gif meet Tumblr’s unofficial mascot, Tommy Pom the Pomeranian
On Mar 2, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III
Wikipedian’s mind-blowing math graphics find a home on Tumblr
Brazilian artist LucasVB has illustrated and animated dozens of mathematical concepts for Wikipedia, and now he’s building a huge fanbase on Tumblr.
On Feb 19, 2013 by Aja Romano
The “tiny stories” and grand vision of wirrow
The acclaimed DIY artist and author opens up about his influences, his collaborations with Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s HitRECcord, and creating in the digital age.
On Feb 5, 2013 by Aja Romano
Meet Tumblr’s first artist in residence
In August, high school teacher Roger Biersborn created 10 lighthearted animations for Tumblr’s Reblorg.
On Jan 3, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III
“Urm……sh*t on plate”: The strange history of sax0r.txt
A treasure trove of hilarious quotes from an Internet Relay Chat troll lives on.
On Dec 31, 2012 by [email protected]
Tumblr site asks “What if Adele was Mrs. Doubtfire?”
A new Tumblr photoshops together the pop star and the Robin Williams’ wacky nanny character, and it works better than you might expect.
On Nov 16, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky
Why Rihanna’s “seapunk” is about more than just dolphins
The underground movement has gained attention online, with mixed reactions.
On Nov 14, 2012 by Aja Romano
Tumblr reaches 20 billion monthly pageviews
The popular blogging platform is now one of the 20 most-visited websites in the U.S.
On Nov 5, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Tumblr star Noelle Stevenson wins book deal
Her young adult graphic novel will be published in 2015.
On Nov 2, 2012 by [email protected]
Colin Raff’s 5 creepiest GIFs
This GIF artist’s animations are fit for a Tim Burton film.
On Oct 31, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
8 things we just learned about Frank Ocean
The Daily Dot breaks down the the R&B singer’s sprawling, all-caps Tumblr note to fans.
On Oct 16, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Meet Peter Vidani, Tumblr’s director of design
How a hotel security guard for America’s Next Top Model helped design some of Tumblr’s most important features.
On Oct 1, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Earth and Jupiter are in a relationship on Tumblr
Fans on Tumblr have turned the planets into people and written an entire fanfiction romantic relationship for the two.
On Sep 19, 2012 by Aja Romano
Rule 34: Why After Elton and VH1 just hooked up on Tumblr
Personified versions of websites After Elton and VH1 are the romantic leads in Tumblr’s latest popular fanfiction meme.
On Sep 14, 2012 by Aja Romano
Behind Andrew Hussie’s Homestuck Adventure Game
“Homestuck as a ‘movement’ is not under my control,” creator Andrew Hussie told the Daily Dot, “and never really was.”
On Sep 7, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
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