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“Tumblr Ask Blogs” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Tumblr ask blogs are roleplay blogs where a fictional character answers questions sent by fans.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Tumblr Ask Blogs” is a rare card of the Memes World series 75, number 22498 of the collection, and the 79th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Tumblr Ask Blogs” meme mean?

An ask blog turns readers into co-writers. By sending a question, you can push a character to reveal a secret, react to an absurd situation or step outside their usual role. The fun lies in the exchange: followers shape the story without controlling it. Today the name recalls a particular era of creative Tumblr, full of fan art, picture-only replies and tightly knit communities built around a series or a game.

Where does the “Tumblr Ask Blogs” meme come from?

The idea predates Tumblr. In December 2008 a LiveJournal blog called Ask Captain Jack gave a voice to the Doctor Who character Captain Jack Harkness, and about twenty similar blogs formed what fans called the Askverse. Tumblr added its ask feature on January 6, 2010. The spark came with Ask Homestuck, launched April 23, 2011, where Karkat answers an anonymous question. In July 2011 Equestria Daily highlighted My Little Pony blogs such as Ask Twilight Sparkle, pushing the genre beyond its niche. A thread on the official League of Legends forum then listed game-related ask blogs. Answers came as text, drawings, GIFs or cosplay photos.

  1. December 2008The LiveJournal blog Ask Captain Jack opens and inspires about twenty similar blogs.
  2. January 6, 2010Tumblr adds a feature for asking users questions.
  3. April 23, 2011Ask Homestuck launches and kicks off the Tumblr wave.
  4. July 2011Equestria Daily showcases the first My Little Pony ask blogs.

How to use the “Tumblr Ask Blogs” meme

  • Send a question to a favorite TV character to see them break from their usual role.
  • Answer in a drawing as the character instead of plain text.
  • Search for an ask blog to revisit the mood of a 2010s fandom.
  • Start your own question blog around a game universe you love.

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The “Tumblr Ask Blogs” card in MyMemeCards

Tumblr Ask Blogs card
NumberNo. 22498
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 75
Fame69/100 · #79 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 75: 300 cards
  • Common21371%
  • Rare5418%
  • Epic3110%
  • Legendary20.7%

How to get the “Tumblr Ask Blogs” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Tumblr Ask Blogs comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Tumblr ask blog?

It is a blog where readers send questions to a fictional character, and the author answers while staying in character. Replies can be text, drawings or GIFs.

When did ask blogs start?

The first ones appeared on LiveJournal in December 2008. The trend boomed on Tumblr from April 2011 with Ask Homestuck.

What are famous examples of ask blogs?

Examples cited include Ask Homestuck, Ask Twilight Sparkle and Ask Gamzee. Others covered Sailor Moon and Hetalia.

Can you still ask questions on Tumblr?

The feature has existed since January 6, 2010. The sources checked say nothing about its current state, so check the platform itself.

How do I get the Tumblr Ask Blogs meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Tumblr Ask Blogs” is a rare card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Tumblr Ask Blogs card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Know Your Meme — Tumblr Ask Blogs · checked on October 18, 2026.

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