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"Tumblr Starter Kit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. WhatShouldWeCallMe\n\n\nOne of the most popular blogs on Tumblr, this collection of reaction GIFs can fit into any user's dashboard. Whether you're having a hard day at work or dealing with a quarter-life crisis, there's probably a post on this blog you can relate to. \nUse it for a good laugh with friends or to increase your own collection of reaction GIFs. It's useful for both.\n\n\nImage: Tumblr WhatShouldWeCallMe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. The Lively Morgue\n\n\n\"Throwback Thursdays\" may be popular on Instagram, but dated school portraits can't compare to the photos in The New York Times vault. The site posts pictures from old events and articles, including the date and a clip from the original printed story. \nOn this Tumblr, browse historical moments as they appeared in the newspaper, events that likely didn't make it into history textbooks. If you find a photo you want for your own collection, purchase prints.\n\n\nImage: Tumblr The Lively Morgue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Brooklyn Mutt\n\n\nNot every Tumblr user approaches the platform to search for news, but it's nice to sprinkle some world events amongst your comedy, fandom and art posts.\nThis blog produces small posts designed to be easily shared and read, with links to the original article. It's a great way to keep up with what's going on in the world, without leaving Tumblr.\n\n\nImage: Tumblr Brooklyn Mut\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Suri's Burn Book\n\n\nOne part celebrity fashion, two parts comedy, and a whole lot of sass, Suri's Burn Book takes a playful jab at celebrity kids and their somewhat ridiculous outfits. \nThe blog even produced a book of the same name. But the running commentary on your feed is a pleasure you can experience for free.\n\n\nImage: Tumblr Suri Burn Book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Explore\n\nTrivia can be a fun party trick to impress new friends and old acquaintances, but it won't make you any smarter. Explore is all about making bigger mental connections and sharing thought-provoking content. The topics range from simple quotes about education to in-depth discussions on space.\n\nImage: Tumblr Explore\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Giraffe in a Tree\n\n\nThis blog posts high-resolution photos of various animals, both domestic and exotic. You can even submit your own photos.\nIf you have a passion for panthers or a soft spot for sea turtles, this one blog can turn your dashboard into a jungle all its own. \n\n\nImage: Tumblr Giraffe in a Tree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. RealityTVGIFs\n\nReality TV is a guilty pleasure for many. Whether you're all about The Real Housewives feuds or the Dance Moms drama, this site has some of your favorite moments in GIF form, like the one shown above, so you can spread the insanity.\n\nImage: Tumblr RealityTVGIFs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Better Book Titles\n\n\nIf you're a bibliophile, you'll definitely want to follow this blog. Its main claim to fame is creating alternate titles to books, which results in some hilarious inside jokes.\nThe blog also creates and reblogs posts on book recommendations, literary events and discussions on the nature of the book retail industry. It's a great way to get connected to the literary community on Tumblr.\n\n\nImage: Tumblr Better Book Titles\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. How Do I Put This Gently?\n\nMuch in the same vein as WhatShouldWeCallMe, this blog generates GIFs for all of life's awkward's moments. It's great way to add a little comedy to your dashboard and cultivate a diverse GIF folder.\n\nImage: Tumblr How Do I Put This Gently?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Randwiches\n\n\nTired of the same old sandwich for lunch? This blog has just what you're looking for. The project combines tasty but weird ingredients that result in surprising cuisines.\nWhile Randwiches is currently not taking any more orders, following their blog allows you to see all the delicious food they're making or buying. It's a drool-worthy start to finding other food porn blogs.\n\n\nImage: Tumblr Randwiches\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11. Nerdy Facts\n\n\nFor any Tumblr user who loves movies, television shows, comics and all things \"nerdy,\" this blog is probably what you're looking for.\nFilled with surprising and properly-sourced trivia about all kinds of media, it's a time-suck of epic proportions. Still, once you've had your fill going through its archives, these dashboard tidbits will continue to be a treat.\n\n\nImage: Tumblr Nerdy Facts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12. Things We Forget\n\n\nEveryone has bad days when he feels less than his best. Thankfully, Tumblr users love to reblog uplifting posts that encourage you to seize the day.\nNo blog captures that spirit better than Things We Forget. The original project began with people putting cheerful Post-It notes in random cities. You don't need to search your town to find them -- they will pop up on your feed so you can send the good thoughts along.\n\n\nImage: Tumblr Things We Forget\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13. The Frogman\n\n\nWhile there are plenty of blogs dedicated to comedy or that reblog the funniest new content, The Frogman does both.\nRun by Benjamin \"The Frogman\" Grelle, the blog is dedicated to the funny, the cute, the slightly strange and the geeky, with a positive and uplifting vibe. A must-follow for those in search of good content.\n\n\nImage: Tumblr The Frogman\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14. Corgis in Space\n\n\nThe premise is simple: Place a picture of an already adorable corgi over the hauntingly beautiful void of space. The result is pure genius.\nNo matter if you love furry friends or space photography, it's worth the follow.  \n\n\nImage: Tumblr Corgis in Space\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15. Awesome People Hanging Out Together\n\nHave you ever wondered what celebrities do when they hang out? Or who they hang out with? This awesome blog has a huge archive of actors, directors, musicians, writers, artists and more spending quality time together.\n\nImage: Tumblr Awesome People Hanging Out Togethe\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMost social media platforms were designed for users who know each other IRL. Not Tumblr. \nIf you're new to the blogging platform, however, this model can make it difficult to curate and build your following, in other words, find people with similar interests. \nSome good ways to get started: search through tags, or look through some of Tumblr's own recommendations via search. If you do know someone on the site, follow the users she reblogs or look up curation blogs, such as Food Blogs to Follow on Tumblr. \nSee also: The Beginner's Guide to Tumblr\nSome popular blogs are just worth following no matter what. They can help facilitate your Tumblr experience and connect you to specific communities. If you're new to the site and pursuing blogs for the first time, here are some of Tumblrs you should have on your Dashboard. \nHave something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.\nImage:Mashable composite. iStock, bilgic, Tumblr"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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