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Why Tumblr Exploded Over the Weekend

So as some of you tumblr-ites know, the Doctor Who fandom just fucking exploded with posts over the weekend. I was actually afraid to check my tumblr at all. This is all the fault of  David Tennant's 500 Miles video. 

Tennant, who is a big fan of The Proclaimers, asked the cast and crew to help him film a music video for his last run as Doctor Who. It was just released on October 30th, and the Doctor Who fandom promptly blew up. There is a a gif of literally every single frame of this video. Sue from Catering is now an internet celebrity. Someone dressed up as her for Halloween. Yes, that much.

Another giffed out Doctor Who video is The Ballad of Russell & Julie, which you should also watch the hell out of, if only for David Tennant's nervous breakdown, Catherine Tate's wig, and Barrowman being Barrowman.

Doctor Who Children

I have hope for the future with children like these. Thanks, Doctor Who, for ensuring that the next generation is kick-ass.

#1 Doctor Baby


Parents who have dressed up their child as every single doctor to date.

#2 Doctor Who Kid

This pre-schooler dressed up as the eleventh Doctor and did the Pandorica monologue for his school talent show. I'm willing to bet that he won.

Ten Life Lessons Learned From Doctor Who

From DavidWeedmark.com

I bought a new pair of shoes a couple weeks ago. They’ve been a tremendous help to my sanity. They’re just a pair of plain Converse sneakers to most people, but to me and a few of you, there is a special significance to this brand of shoes. Because Converse sneakers, like a bow tie, or even a fez, are cool. I’m referring of course to Doctor Who. It is one of the few television shows to which I’ll admit I’m a fan. Because, like a few great works of drama, it is entertaining (funny at times, scary at others, and often simultaneously) and is a constant reminder of what is important. The most important things, I’ve often said, are also the things we tend to forget the most easily.

So for my friends in the U.K. and Canada where the show is easily available, here are ten reminders of important life lessons from Doctor Who:

1. Curiosity counts. I was recently asked what is the most important quality in life and, to my surprise, the word that came out of my mouth was “curiosity.” Helen Keller once said “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” If this is true – and I suspect it is – fostering a deep commitment towards curiosity is the distinction between these choices. I don’t think you could survive a lifespan over 900 years without it. Even while being faced with genuine danger, The Doctor is always the embodiment of curiosity. More often than not, it is his curiosity that helps him solve the mystery behind the danger.

“There’s something out of place – let’s go and poke it with a stick.” – The Doctor (Amy’s Choice episode)

Read the full list here