Lawn & Order whacks away the most heinous weeds
In the yard maintenance system, people are visited by two separate yet equally important groups: the weeds, who plague the lawns; and the mowers, who whack the weeds. These are their stories.Lawn &...
View ArticlePewDiePie opens up conversation about ads and YouTube Red
In a Tumblr post Thursday, YouTube's most subscribed-to user, PewDiePie, shared his thoughts on AdBlocker's relationship to new ad-free service YouTube Red. The vlogger (real name Felix Kjellberg)...
View Article'Harry Potter' fan details why the robes in the movies are all wrong
Ever wondered why Hogwarts students mostly dress like normal British public-school kids despite the wizarding world of Harry Potter being so arcane?Tumblr user lorddorian wondered that, too—and he...
View ArticleArtist turns Apple's terms of service into awesome graphic novel
We've all done it—skipped over the legalese that binds us to our devices, software, and app stores. But one graphic artist wants you to stop for a second and actually think about everything you're...
View ArticleOhio man facing federal charges after allegedly reblogging pro-ISIS GIF
After reblogging an animated GIF from the Islamic State on Tumblr, an American man was arrested on Thursday by U.S. federal authorities for soliciting the murder of members of the U.S....
View ArticleStudent snapchats math teacher's failed attempt at flirting with colleague
It's a modern day Shakespearean tale: Man attempts to court woman, woman dismisses his advances, and all of this drama enjoyed by a teen and her Snapchat friends. Tumblr user GarlicKnotz documented the...
View ArticleFanartist illustrates Avengers fandom ship names with hilarious results
What's in a name? Plenty, when it's a fandom ship name. The high art of pairing two (or more) characters in fictional relationships comes complete with a litany of clever portmanteaus or catchphrases...
View ArticleThe entire board of the Organization for Transformative Works has resigned
Following a controversy around its most recent board election, the non-profit group that runs the fanfiction hub Archive Of Our Own (AO3) announced on Sunday its entire board had resigned. Now the...
View ArticleJ.K. Rowling's thoughts on Snape cause Harry Potter fandom meltdown
Take the most controversial character in the entire Harry Potter universe. Add one of the series' most widely ridiculed moments. Toss in Twitter commentary from the beloved but outspoken creator and a...
View ArticleAre you ready for the most adorable d**k pics ever?
Oh, the infamous dick pic. They've been getting men in trouble since long before the smartphone, and probably will continue to do so until humanity finally evolves into a single gender. Dick pics...
View Article15-year-old lands book deal thanks to her confessional Tumblr
It's a good day for Tumblr user Emily Trunko. The 15-year-old has scored two book deals with Crown Books for Young Readers thanks to her blogs, Dear My Blank and the Last Message Received. Trunko...
View ArticleOne of fandom's most talented artists on her Assassin's Creed passion
The visually complex world of Assassin's Creed has inspired untold numbers of fanartists and cosplayers, but few are as prolific as Chinese artist sunsetagain.Sunsetagain's Deviantart page is packed...
View ArticleThere's nothing in life the 'upgrade' meme can't improve
Leader of the free world Beyoncé once sang back in 2006, "I can (up), can I (up), lemme upgrade you, partner let me upgrade you, partner let me upgrade you." But today we no longer need Queen B's help...
View ArticleTerrence McNeil charged with sharing ISIS 'kill list' of U.S. military personnel
An Ohio man has been indicted for sharing an Islamic State“kill list” made of up names of members of the U.S. military intended to be targeted at home.Terrence McNeil, 25, faces three counts of...
View ArticleWillow Smith's 'ARDIPITHECUS' lands on Spotify—and it's genius pop
Willow Smith surprise-released her debut album, ARDIPITHECUS, on Spotify Friday. Just like the artist herself, the songs are full of equal parts deeper-than-her-years insights and Tumblrcore...
View Article'Dilbert' is way funnier when mashed up with Scott Adams' MRA theories
Great news, Dilbert fans! There’s a clever newTumblr for you to click through while you’re whiling away the hours in your office prison. MRA Dilbert features art and words by Scott Adams, and it’s...
View Article'Stoner Sloth' anti-drug campaign is unintentionally hilarious
What’s the best way to steer kids away from drug use? In the age of social media, you might opt for a campaign that’s GIF-able, eye-catching, and replete with hashtags. But Australia’s New South Wales’...
View ArticleMaster prankster Obvious Plant returns with fake best memories of 2015
With the new year just around the corner, it’s time to look back on the past 12 months with a sense of nostalgia. As always, there are definitely some memories that stand out as the best of the year:...
View ArticleRemixed 'Star Wars' opening crawls that we desperately wish were real
The Force might be awakening in the latest Star Warsmovie, but so are the meme takes on the franchise's iconic opening crawls.Everyone's familiar with the part at the beginning of the Star Wars (and...
View ArticleThe secret life of a K-pop fan blog admin
As a world-renowned K-pop group, there is no shortage of coverage for nine-member boy band Exo, especially on Tumblr. But covering the band from the states, well, it gets complicated.Fans run their own...
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