The 'Original vs. Un-Tumblrized' meme trend emerged as a way to contrast highly stylized, often messy or 'grainy' digital art—commonly associated with early Tumblr aesthetics—with cleaner, more polished, or 'fixed' versions. While it sometimes serves as a genuine art restoration or upscaling showcase, it is frequently used satirically to mock specific artistic tropes, such as 'Tumblr nose' or excessive grain filters. The meme gained significant traction on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, where users debatably 'un-Tumblrize' characters to see them in a more traditional or realistic light, sparking debates about art styles and creative expression within online fandoms.