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If you're reading this description, we're willing to bet that you can read well enough to indulge in this frivolous selection of tweets and Tumblr posts that made us crack a smile. Memes are so visually oriented these days. We're not mad at taking a wee break from having everything spelled out with a picture.

In the sea of content that is the internet, sometimes the most amusing little tidbits from insular social networks like Twitter and Tumblr get lost in the slurry. Well lucky for you, we've collected a delightful mixture of clever posts from these oversaturated corners of the web. Tweets and text posts are kind of like memes you can spend a little extra time with—perfect for people experiencing some major boredom. 

We've never seen petty like this before and honestly, this story has so many levels of petty that we're gonna have to just let it do all the talking. All we can really say is that it involves world-renowned a-hole Anish Kapoor, his "bean" (aka Cloud Gate), and the world's blackest black shade of paint.

TGIF, y'all! One of our favorite ways to blow off steam after a long week of work is by watching prank videos. Unfortunately, most "pranksters" on Youtube have started to pull immature, and frankly cruel, pranks like throwing away their boyfriends' video games or girlfriends' makeup. That ain't the kind of pranking we're into. We're into the stuff that will pack a mental punch instead of actually hurting someone. Of course there are a few exceptions that prey on stupid people, but nobody's perfect. This batch of tweets, memes, and gifs is just the kind of silly fun we're looking for when it's time to take a load off. 

Language and memes have a lot in common if you think about it. They're both important communication tools. Both are ever-changing foundations of contemporary culture. Both often require some context to better understand their nuances. It makes total sense that a linguist might be interested in image macros. Memes sort of function as a writing system used to tell stories—like 21st century hieroglyphics. If you're into both memes and linguistics, this batch of wordy memes about the quirks of language might be right up your alley.

Oh yeah, baby. It's Tuesday, which means we're serving up another hot batch of funny, dumb, fresh and classic Lord of the Rings memes for the nerds who love 'em. And that group definitely includes us. This week is a little heavy on the "After all, why not? Why shouldn't I keep it?" meme of the great Bilbo Baggins. But that's okay. Because they're good. The rest of the gallery is filled with more of the random and nerdy tidbits that we love scrolling through. Tweets? Covered. Tumblr posts? Got 'em. Loads of shitposts from Reddit? Even more present. So what are you waiting for? 

Sorry, Carrie Underwood. We know you probably worked hard to promote keying cars in the wake of cheating, but there's a new form of revenge in town. And it's way more deviously petty. After a Tumblr post suggested utilizing seam rippers as a weapon against philandering men, user aerialsquidshared a family tale of seam ripper revenge from when they were in their hormonal mother's womb. It's a quick story but definitely made our day brighter with its hilarity. And it definitely proves that seam rippers have many more uses than one might think. 

Tumblr is a special place because quite like Reddit, reactions and replies to posts are all out there in the open for anyone else on the platform to see. The comments are just as interesting as the posts they're responding to, if not more so. If you scroll around Tumblr for long enough, you're likely to find some quirky exchanges, clever observations, and random facts—which can sometimes be a bit of a problem if you don't want to find yourself in an hours-long Tumblr hole. But you don't have to worry about that now, because we've grabbed some amusing bits and pieces for all the hasty scrollers out there.  

Disney freaks and Tumblr nerds, rejoice! These amusing tidbits combine our favorite animated movies with some of the funniest and weirdest people on the internet. 

If you're bored of relatable memes and fluffy wholesomeness, this cringe-packed wince-inducing batch of memes will be seriously refreshing. Instead of thinking about how wonderfully alike we all are, why don't we focus on the people who are f*cked up and all the terrible things that exist on the internet and IRL. 

We'd really like to take this time to recognize all the bilinguals, polyglots and people who are just trying to learn another language. Anyone who's studied a foreign language knows that it's extremely frustrating, to say the least - especially when you think you know a lot and then get totally destroyed by a native speaker! It's humbling as hell, but just keep pushing through. You got this!

Saying "Boys will be boys" can be such a lazy way to excuse behavior that should be inexcusable. It's a phrase that many people have rallied against, especially as it's generally used to minimize aggressive behavior. This wholesome Tumblr thread shines a light on the positive side of the incredibly overused adage, and features some happy success stories to boot. We love to see it.

Social media users who are more active on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit might forget that Tumblr is still active and brimming with content gold. We've got a bunch of snapshots of funny exchanges and amusing observations that illustrate why Tumblr is its own special little insular world.

Sometimes you can find some real gems on Tumblr if you look hard enough. Luckily, you've got us to mine for the good tidbits so you don't have to endlessly scroll through the website. We're not quite sure what exactly gives Tumblr its unique charm. It's not quite a blog site or a social network. It sort of feels like long Twitter in a way—people posting random hot takes, amusing pics, and anecdotes, but with a bigger character limit. We've got lots of random and entertaining posts from Tumblr for your enjoyment.

It's no secret that Pugs are one of the most coveted dog breeds around. But is the Pug-breeding business more sinister than you think? According to this Tumblr thread, absolutely. Purebred pugs, which can cost anywhere from $1,900 to $6,000 have a host of health issues that can be attributed to their breeding. This thread, while hard to read, is a huge eye-opener for anyone with a soul, dog-lovers or otherwise. We hate to say it to the Pug-lovers, but this is more evidence that we should adopt and not shop!

We've been making things easy for you with our neatly packaged galleries of easy to comprehend Lord of the Rings memes. For a little change of pace we implore you to put on your thinking caps and exercise your eyes a bit more to enjoy these Tumblr gems. This gallery is still packed with Tolkien-y goodness, it's just got a much higher word count.