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Tumbeasts: Tumblr’s Answer To The Fail Whale

Yesterday's State of The Web 2010 by The Oatmeal suggested that these little beasts be blamed for Tumblr's server errors. Only four hours later, Tumblr obliged.

Chris Menning top50 Community Contributor posted about a year ago
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  • I f*cking love the oatmeal.

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  • They have a Twitter now too!
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