science fiction

One of Tumblr's favorite things to do is expound on human nature in discussions, essays and threads about the role human beings as team "hold my beer" in the universe. It's generally regarded, out of self interest and flattery that we're basically badass space orcs. These kinds of discussions go on to describe Earth as the type of planet whose wildlife could fight off an alien invasion. So in this context, the idea that a human ship would have a knife Roomba affectionately referred to as "Stabby" not only makes perfect sense, but sort of makes us want to get one right now.

This fun Tumblr thread points out how humans are absolutely team, "hold my beer." Tumblr never fails to get the strangest and most disorienting rabbit holes going. If you're looking for more gold from Tumblr, check out these Tumblr comedy gems to keep your day rolling.

This fun Tumblr thread points out the strange and confusing nature of translating, on a galaxy-wide kind of scale. Specifically, how it could end up being quite the absurd process trying to list various deserts to a visiting alien, when they all end up translating to "desert desert." So, maybe humanity is "moon moon" then. 

This fun Tumblr story imagines a scenario involving an alien invasion, that ultimately suffers many struggles by not anticipating the power of the earth's wildlife. Kind of fun when you allow your mind to wander down potential situations involving bizarre alien species, squaring off against hordes of bears or swarms of cicadas or armies of mosquitoes.

An interesting Tumblr thread imagines what could happen with an alien invasion vastly underestimating the power of earth's wildlife, in the face of an attack. How about that bacteria, though. 

It's compelling and somewhat flattering to think of Earth as the most dangerous place in the galaxy, with humans being the only ones crazy enough to tame it. This thought brings fun ideas such as the idea of humans as super resilient space orcs, or the idea that aliens trying to invade Earth could be stopped by local wildlife. It's informative, fun, and somewhat self indulgent.

Good old Tumblr doing what it does best, when it takes thing to especially strange places. Maybe humans are nothing more than space orcs. 

Think today's fantasy writing is just too dramatic and well written? @AwfulFantasy makes sure there's something for you.

Thomas Romain is an animation artist who lives in Tokyo. He takes his sons drawings as inspiration and translates them into his own art style. Prepare to be jealous that your dad never adapted your own inventive childhood doodles into professional-level artwork.

We have crazy endurance and super healing powers. We turned our greatest predators into our best friends. Plus we shoot acid! This thread is bound to give you a self-esteem boost.