We all know that the internet can be a wild and unpredictable place. Even the most relaxed and zen person can easily lose his faith in humanity by scrolling through a simple comments section online.
But while the internet may be home to fights and trolls, it is also home to one of the most special gems of humankind—Tumblr. We’ve put together some of the funniest ever posts to appear on the famous reblogging site.
Growing Pains
Anyone who has tried to grow their own plants knows that it can be a tricky and complicated process getting the conditions just right for them to thrive. This Tumblr poster has totally got it right with just how darn fussy house plants can be about their surroundings.
But then of course the other side is the plants growing in the wild, which you often try to STOP growing, and absolutely nothing you do can possibly deter them!
Bonus Info
This one is really hilarious. It might sound a bit weird at first, but the truth is we have totally all read a novel or seen a TV show like this.
It often happens in short books or episodes, where there’s just so much information to get out super quickly, that the two main characters end up running through their whole life stories just over a quick breakfast discussion.
Turbo Speed
This one would be very unsettling for us too. If you are on a plane and flying through the air, aren’t you pretty much flying in a straight line?
That’s the expression right—as the crow flies? So tell us exactly, how can you make a shortcut on a straight line? Did the pilot skip through a bit of the space-time continuum? Very confusing and weird.
Feline Friends
It’s true that we do love cats as our furry friends, our feline companions who make everyone’s lives a little better.
But this is actually a complete falsity because the truth is, we do not own cats, but rather, that cats own us. Yep, this Tumblr poster had it right—it was the cats who domesticated us, not the other way round.
Not Amused
There’s nothing funnier than the general aloofness of cats—whatever we do, we can’t seem to arouse any sort of reaction or emotion from them.
Take these cats for example—one of them is certainly having a whale of a time, whereas the other can’t even bear to look at the expression he’s making. Isn’t this just so typical of our beloved feline friends?
Squeaky Clean
This one is funny because it’s actually such a valid observation. Why don’t dishwashers have seethrough doors like washing machines do? Why can’t we have a peep at what they’re doing at any point during the cycle?
It does kind of make us intrigued as to what goes on in there, as well as giving them certain coy personality vibes.
Revenge is Eternal
There are certainly two types of people on display in this Tumblr post. One type is that person who wishes to honor the dead, find beauty in the life beyond, and look at the best in everything.
And the other looks at how best to burn your enemies from beyond the grave by artfully projecting your headstone’s light beams. We know which one we are.
Sugar Gems
This is exactly what we love so much about Tumblr. You stumble across the most random and bizarre statements or thoughts, that you would never think yourself or expect to see.
But the thing is, when you see them, you suddenly realize it is truly expressing one of the great truths about life. You just don't even know you’re missing it until you see it.
No Dancing Allowed
The Penguin Books penguin is one of those figures in the world that you don't really realize you know, but once you see him he’s instantly recognizable. And that’s why it’s so cute to see him all in a little list like this…
Until this helpful poster points out that his evolution over the years looks totally like a dance followed by imprisonment. We can't help but wonder if this was deliberate.
Modern Context
For years we all held up that Baz Luhrman’s iconic movie adaptation of Romeo and Juliet was the ultimate modern representation of the classic Shakespearean love story.
But let’s be honest, that movie was over 20 years ago now, and it’s time for a new interpretation. Enter the Tumblr posters generation to really make this story shine for the young people of today.
Clarity Matters
It’s good to be clear about our meanings in life, especially when it comes to wishes. Haven’t you heard the expression “be careful what you wish for”?
Well, this guy certainly has because he follows up what is a seemingly innocent thought with a sudden, but perhaps very much-needed clarification. We just hope he doesn't wake up with new body parts when all he wanted was a tasty snack.
Sweet Treats
This one is just adorable! We just love kids for their unabashed honesty, although usually, it works the other way around. When they are supposed to say something loving, they instead come out with something scary.
But with this little girl, who’s supposed to say something Halloween-related, instead comes out with a declaration of love! Excuse us while our hearts just burst over here.
Auto Dad
Everyone loves a good dad joke and we know that dads themselves can get pretty proud of the hilarious quips they make up.
But this one really takes the whole idea of a dad joke to a new level! Can you imagine naming your child after the place they were born in such an obvious and hilarious way? We just would love to see how the son feels about it. We like to think he’d laugh.
Love Triangle
We have to admit, that this one is pretty true. Most YA romances end up with an impossible love triangle, but no one admits that what’s so impossible about it, is telling the points of the triangle apart.
But also we have to be honest, that however spurious these love triangles seem to be, we still can’t get enough of them.
Out of This World
Sometimes we just love Tumblr for it brings together the most creative minds in the world today. Isn’t it just so true that we really don't know how much NASA really knows about life outside of our planet?
They could already have found heaps of aliens, but are being sworn to secrecy! And we just love the idea that the whole thing could hinge on a couple of twenty-dollar bills. Love this one.
Hands Free
If there’s one thing you can rely on from the great minds of Tumblr, it’s a true treasure trove of old Batman memes. And if it’s another thing, it’s the absolutely superb attention to detail.
Because yes, never mind Christian Bale’s scary portrayal of the Dark Knight is so hilariously at odds with this graphic. But the most important question is, where did his gloves go?
Mind Blank
The classic teen vampire romance series Twilight certainly has a place in the hearts of readers and moviegoers around the world. But actually, some people aren’t as fond of it as you’d think…
Because whereas Tumblr posters are all about the Twilight action and reimagining new ways to enjoy it, they also point out that stars such as Anna Kendrick don't even remember being in it!
Taste of Terror
Thank goodness this Tumblr user explained underneath exactly what was going on with this cake, otherwise, we might have felt forced to go to the authorities with our concerns about this one.
But even so, can you really make something look so threatening totally by mistake? Surely you knew it was bright red? And surely you realized the writing was spiky even without the dripping? And why would you just write “birth” rather than “happy birthday”? We are not convinced.
Meat Free
As you would expect, the internet is full of information on different diets and the lifestyle choices people make based on what they think are ethical or sustainable forms of consumption.
But as you might also expect, the information you can find online is often confusing at best and downright nonsense at worst. Can you even be both pescatarian and vegan? Does that make sense? No idea.
Don’t Come for Pooh
We know that online fandoms can become pretty fierce and nothing will stand in the way of them and their love for their obsession. But we didn't really think that Winnie the Pooh would have such a vehemently devoted fanbase.
But just like anything else, the Pooh fandom can get pretty heated when they feel someone’s not respecting the heritage of everyone’s favorite literary honey bear.
Pet Peeve
Isn’t this one just such a true representation of what it is like to own a cat. One moment, you are just marveling at the pure amazingness of God’s creation in feline form, with every detail just so perfect and brilliant.
When the next, that same amazing detail is just driving you to the end of your tether! But that’s just how cats are—our greatest love and our biggest annoyance.
Stunned Silence
Here we see an interesting generational gap. The first person doesn't understand why anyone would put their phone on silent during the night because it shows that they don't care if their loved ones have an emergency.
And the second person totally disagrees, thinking it’s totally normal to put your phone on silent. And the third person … confused the "do not disturb" with the shorthand for their favorite video game. We’re done here.
A True Wordsmith
We don't really give enough respect to teachers, who not only put their hearts and souls into trying to encourage and inspire today’s young minds to enjoy literature and culture, but they also stay up super late grading a load of boring papers.
And that’s why our hats go off to this guy Hector, who is doing everything he can to keep his teacher entertained, while actually also still getting the facts kind of right. Pretty impressive.
Un Deux Trois
It’s a great idea to teach your child a second language. Younger children are able to absorb languages much faster than adults trying to learn the same thing. So when this parent said they were upset that their kid was learning French, we were confused.
Then we realized that Lin-Manuel Miranda was the culprit of this tweet, and his child learned the numbers from a song Lin had written in the play Hamilton. That’s one way to teach your kid to count!
What The H-Ellen
It’s pretty fascinating to look at all the names that have grown in popularity over the years, and the ones that are starting to disappear because they’re more old-fashioned.
Celebrities can be a huge influence on baby names, and we all know celebrities love an out-there name choice. But as we can see from 2014, there simply isn’t enough room in this world for more than one iconic Ellen, let alone two.
Cheesy Dreams
Let’s be honest. Who doesn't see the world in terms of how it can be measured by cheese? No? just us? Well, we actually think this guy is pretty admirable. We all learn weights and measures in school, but how many of us actually remember everything we were taught?
If we were taught all these proportions using delicious examples of cheese, we bet we’d all be math whizzes today.
Information is Key
We all have that one friend who just texts us randomly in the middle of the night for no real reason. Or are we that friend? Perhaps everyone needs one person to receive these messages from, and one to send them to.
Let’s be honest, once you’ve found that person you can hit up at 2:30 a.m. with squirrel facts and they’re totally into it, you’ll know they’re the one.
Come as You Are
The more we read this one, the more meta it is. Because one person is talking about Nirvana the band, but one person is talking about Nirvana the spiritual concept of Buddhism.
What’s so depressing is that the first person clearly doesn't know what Nirvana actually means, but thinks that everyone he hears talking about it is referring to the band. And he’s judging them. Oh, the humanity!
Instagram vs. Reality
This one is a great example of how things can look or sound really beautiful and amazing, but the real-life experience of it is actually very different.
Because we’ll be honest, when we read this, we sort of liked the idea too! So romantic and old school, sounds like a true fantasy. But then this Target worker brought us straight back to reality with a bang. Yeah, that would be really annoying.
Lost in Translation
It’s funny when you think about how many different words we have across the entire English-speaking world to describe how old we are. Instead of just saying our age, we can focus on grades, middle or high school, freshman or sophomore, and so on.
And then when the Brits start with sixth form or upper school. Just what are they talking about?
Feeling Small
Oh dear, this Tumblr poster clearly has some pretty big insecurities. They are feeling bad about themselves because when they look at a sunflower, they feel small and insignificant, worthless that they couldn't grow that big.
The way they’re talking, you’d think that a sunflower was the only thing in the natural world bigger than a human! Imagine when they see a giraffe.
Mightier Than the Sword
We have all heard the phrase, “the pen is mightier than the sword”. And really it is true! Take this exchange for example—it’s really a taste of exquisite poetry, expressing the truth more sharply than any sword ever could.
We think it paints a beautiful picture, an endless cycle of swords being thrown back and forth. Almost hypnotic, really.
A Cut Above the Rest
Wow! This is a great story. We totally agree that this little girl is destined to become something truly great, maybe a president, or a singing superstar, or a brilliant motivational speaker.
Because she knew what she wanted, and she stayed true to her needs, and found a creative, foolproof way to get it done. We salute you, little chewing gum Rapunzel hair cut girl. You do you.
When Things Just Click
This is where the true magic of Tumblr really lies. It’s in these posts—these small snippets of understanding or observation about the real world, that you probably never even thought about once before for even a second.
But once you read them, you’re shocked by how incredibly accurate they are and don't understand why you didn't think it yourself. It’s all in the details.
Lingo Loco
We all know that English is one of the hardest languages to learn for non-native speakers. Which is pretty unfair when you think about it!
But actually, spare a thought for even the native speakers, who also suffer from some of the most badly designed words ever. I mean, each of these words are incredibly difficult to say, for the exact person they were talking about. Do you think it was on purpose? It seems like it!
Artichoke Rights
There is a special place on the internet for people who get angry and righteous, and basically become full-blown activists, on behalf of a cause they simply know nothing about, or in this person’s case, don’t realize doesn't actually exist.
We love how invested this person is getting in the poor artichoke being slain and its heart eaten without realizing that an artichoke is a vegetable and the heart is figurative. Awkward.
Ultimate Burn
We have to admit that we absolutely LOVE this one. We probably all have been burned one time or another by a particularly cruel jibe from a young kid. Kids just have this perfect knack of honing in on your biggest weakness and stabbing it with their tiny, sticky fingers.
But this babysitter had clearly had enough and was ready to fight back. That little terror had no idea what was coming.
Love Lessons
What we love about a real admirable teacher is the ability to switch between what’s truly important in their lessons on any given day.
I mean sure, some days you need to listen really hard and memorize a ton of Latin verbs, but other days it’s time to stroke your cuddly cat and listen to each meow as if it were a serious simultaneous equation. Cats and math. Get you a teacher who can do both.
Slinging Slang
We have to admit, that this one isn’t actually specific to native speakers. Most of us over the age of 35 have no idea what the young people are saying anymore these days.
But that’s totally true—though the meaning of what they’re saying totally escapes us, the actual words on their own are just regular words. They’re just being used in a totally random way, to confuse us. Sigh.
Help From My Friends
Tumblr isn’t only famous for comedic gems, but it also actually provides a forum and group space for people looking for friends and a sense of community.
And that’s why we love this one, where strangers on the internet are jumping at the chance to empower this passive aggressive tenant to annoy his neighbor. Through the magic of self-taught music! Excuse us while we wipe a tear from our eyes.
Lost in Music
What we love about this one is it takes a little while for you to realize that there is something not quite right about these lyrics. At first, we just sing along, happily imagining Louis Armstrong’s dulcet tones…
And then bam. Suddenly we realize that this isn’t the regular song, just as the singer realizes they are totally lost. It’s as if we got lost with them, really. How poetic.
Phone Home
What’s so great about this dramatic saga is that even though we know it sounds silly, and makes us laugh, we have actually all gone through it ourselves at one point in our lives.
Not only have we gone through it ourselves, but we know exactly how the writer of this post is feeling. It’s such a universal experience, isn’t it? it makes us realize that we are not really as unique as we all like to think.
Baternity Scan
This one is so cute! We never thought we’d say this about a bat, but it really does look super sweet as it sits there getting a maternity scan. It really does look like a happy and excited mum-to-be, squealing and cheering about its imminent arrival!
We know they say never work with children or animals, but we think having animals as patients would probably be more fun than humans.
Mom’s the Word
Another unbelievably cute Tumblr post! We just love the audacity and bravery of this little cat. She looks like not much more than a kitten herself and here she is absolutely adamant that she wants to be a mom.
And if they are going to spay her, she’ll go out and find a little kitten of her own! We just love her. And it’s true, the look of defiance in her eyes is truly a wonder to behold.
Failing Up
We have all heard the inspirational quotes about how failure doesn't really exist, it’s just another learning experience that will take you on your way to greatness. And that is for sure totally true—just look at this amazing photo.
While it may well be the result of a pano that didn't quite go to plan, it does make for a truly amazing picture—totally reminiscent of the dream-collapsing scenes in the mind-bending movie Inception.
True Genius
This is the perfect example of just why Tumblr is the place for some of the greatest, most creative minds in the world to convene.
Because when something gets posted there that is just so impossibly perfect, pretty much every time, someone will comment on it and just make it even more perfect. The combined, ever-growing perfection of Tumblr—truly one of life’s greatest gifts.
Perfect Vision
We are in total agreement with the Tumblr user who replied to this joke. We are not sure in any way why the creator of this joke styles himself as “Bad Jokes by Jeff”, when we can see clearly that this in fact indeed an absolutely spectacular joke.
Well done Jeff, and please change your username to something more accurate, and less humble.
Pocket Pirate
This one is a reminder that Tumblr users really know everything there is to know about the world. Not only do they know the differences between the types of pirates in the world, but they also know that the word “pirate” can actually mean something very different.
Because of course, as well as a seafaring swashbuckler, a pirate can simply be someone who copies or steals programs or movies. So this smart-alec answer is actually pretty funny.
Saucy Thoughts
Another beautiful example of how Tumblr brings together the best minds in the planet, for deep discussions, sometimes laughter, and sometimes just straight-up trolling.
Because we just love every single step of the different thoughts in this one, even when it takes us to wondering if ketchup is a smoothie. We sort of love the mean response at the end too as it just caps off the whole sequence perfectly. It’s like a poem.
Workplace Stress
Don't you think we probably all have one example, at least, of an embarrassing mistake we’ve made while sending an email? Whether it’s a super cringe typo, a mailing list error, or sending to the wrong person, we’ve pretty much done it all.
But what we haven’t done, is accidentally cut off our email too early, leaving us with nothing but a vague proclamation of fear. Oh the humanity.
Hot Girl Summer
We can’t help but wonder what the two types of people embodied by the two writers of this post were. In our heads, poster number one was probably not feeling so great about themselves and wondering what it would be like to be good-looking.
And on the other hand, poster number two is maybe one of those super-gorgeous girls who can’t even imagine not being hot, so they just assume they’re talking about temperature. Love that hot girl energy.
Dry Humor
Another amazing thing we love about Tumblr is it’s the perfect place for slightly self-indulgent people to post cringe or pretentious quotes—but it’s also a hotbed for cynical or no-nonsense writers who will take them down in the most brutal and accurate ways.
Take this person for example who is so embarrassingly comparing rainwater to bathwater. We don't even need to feel irritated by the silly comparison as the response smashes it better than we ever could.
Tooth Terror
Here is a brilliant example of how Tumblr users can let their minds run wild with their imagination, sometimes bringing up excellent points and comparisons, and sometimes saying something that’s just pretty darn silly.
Because yes, while dentists do take people’s teeth out, they don't exactly engage in quite such horrific stuff as described here. Well, we hope not anyway.
Pun Times
This one is not only an example of just how funny and witty Tumblr users can be, but also how silly and also harsh.
Because this joke is educated, hilarious and super clever, while also being incredibly silly and it just totally makes us groan. And this is just how one Tumblr user felt and they didn't hold back in their response.
Painfully Accurate
We are not sure whether to laugh or cry at how brilliantly these kids responded to their teacher telling them off. Because let’s be honest, how much have any of us really changed since grade school?
We all still fight and shout at each other, except now we get even angrier and talk about taxes a lot. This kid had his impression of “maturity” hilariously—and sort of also tragically—down to a t.
Lost for Words
Sometimes when you see a particularly funny Tumblr post, especially when people are sharing painful or embarrassing things that have happened to them, other users will then chime in with their own experiences.
But this one really leaves us all floored as the response story is just so much worse, times about a thousand than the original. We just can’t quite believe what we just read.
Awkward Truths
We would love to see this question being posted somewhere at the British Museum, that illustrious institution famed for robbing rich graves around the world. Because it really is a good question—where in time does that point lie?
We are not sure, but we feel quite sorry for the archaeologist, who clearly doesn't have the answer to this question either.
Math Problem
This one is so cruel, but we have to admit it’s also sooo funny. Oh, Corey! One time where you really should have paid attention and not just blindly listened to your mischievous classmate.
And spare a thought for this poor teacher too, who was clearly at the end of his tether and feeling quite crazed at how little he felt the class knew. And Corey’s response probably pushed him over the edge.
Zoo Life
This one is not only funny, but sort of sad in how accurate it is. Because when you think about it, we are all kind of basically just tigers at the zoo.
Humans can be pretty wild and fierce, but the true force of our nature is being hemmed in by how much time we spend mindlessly scrolling on our phones. Is the smartphone the human zoo of the 21st century? Tumblr users certainly seem to think so.
Beat Them at Their Own Game
Sometimes, when you are arguing with people who have truly crazy and bonkers ideas, there’s just no reasoning with their side of the story or trying to get them to see just how ridiculous they are being.
But here’s a top tip for dealing with conspiracy theorists instead of trying to be rational, just out-crazy them! That’s right—come up with an even crazier conspiracy, and let them deal with having to be the sane one for once.
Filter Feature
This one is actually quite an interesting point as back in the olden days they really didn't have the same hygiene standards as we do today. But they still must have realized something wasn't quite right, otherwise, how did they know to cover up all those zits?
We love the idea of an ancient version of a filter—let’s be honest, wealth has been the ultimate flattering filter since the beginning of time.
Rocking Out
Look, this guy is just sitting here minding his own business, enjoying the warmth and feel of some nice rocks. He’s not hurting anyone, right? Just having a nice time with nature.
And then in comes another Tumblr user demanding to know if he is a reptile—and do you know what, what if he is? We support the right of any Tumblr user to wax lyrical about things they like, no matter what species they are.
