From iconic posts to niche fandoms, Tumblr remains the platform that defined a generation’s weirdness.
Meme History: Deal With It
Who knew a dog wearing sunglasses would gain such traction?
On Mar 23, 2025 by Kyle Calise
Meme History: Ohio
What did Ohio ever do to anyone?
On Jan 19, 2025 by Kyle Calise
Meme History: Winter Is Coming
Ned Stark lives on in meme form.
On Dec 22, 2024 by Kyle Calise
What is ‘None Pizza With Left Beef’?—A brief history of the meme
None Pizza with Left Beef forever <3
On Dec 12, 2024 by Angela Andaloro
Meme History: Moon Moon
What happens when space and doggo memes collide?
On Sep 8, 2024 by Kyle Calise
Meme History: Hey Girl Ryan Gosling memes
Who doesn’t love a wholesome Canadian?
On Aug 25, 2024 by Kyle Calise
2014 Tumblr is back in full swing: Here’s what to know about all things Tumblrcore
Your guide to decoding the hipster, indie sleaze, and soft grunge eras.
On Aug 19, 2024 by Stacey Nguyen
What is ‘fake’ vs. ‘real’ coquette, and how has the definition of coquette changed over time?
Coquette isn’t just anything that’s pink and has a tiny bow on it.
On Jul 23, 2024 by Stacey Nguyen
Meme History: Mike Wazowski memes
Mike Wazowski is one of our most expressive animated characters, so it’s no wonder he makes for great meme fodder.
On Jul 14, 2024 by Kyle Calise
Meme History: Disappointed Cillian Murphy
What happens when a man who doesn’t know what a meme is becomes one?
On Jul 7, 2024 by Kyle Calise
Meme History: Poot Lovato
If you’re a student of the more bizarre things the internet has on offer, Poot Lovato is a good moment to be aware of.
On Jun 16, 2024 by Kyle Calise
Meme History: Elmo On Fire
Tumblr called Elmo “our dark lord,” and at some level, we can all feel our world burning every day.
On Jun 9, 2024 by Kyle Calise
Meme History: Is This A Pigeon?
What began life as a moment from a late 20th-century children’s cartoon would a generation later be reborn as one of the internet’s most pervasive memes.
On Mar 24, 2024 by Kyle Calise
The ‘let that sink in’ meme: From Tumblr to Elon Musk
Leave it to Elon Musk to ruin a perfectly good meme.
On Nov 30, 2023 by Angela Andaloro
Learning to love cursed memes
Once you land on a cursed meme, you can’t look away.
On Nov 13, 2023 by Natasha Dubash
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