hi hello alert so that classic tumblr flowing jungle river post is now cited in a real book like an actual paper book and it’s called because internet and it’s all about the evolution of internet language and how TUMBLR DID THE THING and you can get it here
this is very Cool™
when the official tumblr books blog approves of your book involving tumblr, you know you’ve done something right
I am infinitely charmed, amused, and inspired by the fact that The Shape Of Water is the Creature From the Black Lagoon fixit fanfic Guillermo del Toro has been writing in his head since he was six years old.
Oh, it’s not just a fix-it fanfic. The Shape of Water, critically acclaimed and award-winning art film by critically acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, is a Cold War AU fix-it fanfic, featuring del Toro’s OCs. And that is beautiful.
You missed the best part. After they said “Unfortunately No”, they also said they were looking to be better than that. So, at least use the whole tweet.
They’re obviously listening to the community.
They’re actually trying
As silly as the situation is at a glance, I honestly respect them for owning the poor wording and listening to suggestions from their target audience, instead of doubling down like most companies
Actually seeing the rest of the tweet and all the followup has been enlightening
