# Do You Take Constructive Criticism > Do You Take Constructive Criticism? is a 2015 catchphrase meme originating from a Tumblr-viral Facebook post where a user requested critique then responded 'it fucking sucks,' spawning widespread sarcastic use. "Do You Take Constructive Criticism?" is a phrasal meme that originated from a Facebook screenshot posted to Tumblr in May 2015, where a user asked to give constructive criticism on someone's art and then simply replied "it fucking sucks." The phrase spread across Tumblr as a sarcastic reply to posts, implying the content is terrible, and later crossed over to Twitter as a self-deprecating humor format. ## Origin On May 28, 2015, Tumblr user marble-soda posted a screenshot taken from a Facebook furry group associated with FurAffinity[2]. The screenshot captured a conversation where someone shared a drawing of their fox fursona. Another user commented asking if they could offer constructive criticism. When the artist agreed, the commenter responded with "it fucking sucks." The original artist protested that this wasn't actually constructive criticism. The Facebook post appears to have been deleted, but marble-soda's Tumblr repost picked up massive traction, collecting over 234,000 notes[2]. - **Platform:** Facebook (source screenshot), Tumblr (viral spread) - **Creator:** marble-soda (Tumblr user who posted the original screenshot) - **Date:** 2015 ## Overview The meme revolves around the setup phrase "do you take constructive criticism?" followed by a blunt, unhelpful, or devastating response. It started as a specific exchange about furry art on Facebook but quickly became a general-purpose Tumblr reply format. Users drop the phrase in the replies of any post they find questionable, absurd, or just plain bad. The humor comes from the gap between the polite framing of "constructive criticism" and the implied (or stated) brutality of the actual feedback. Over time, the phrase also adapted into a self-deprecating format on Twitter, where users pair it with emotional vulnerability or crying jokes. ## How It Spread The original screenshot quickly became an exploitable template. On January 7, 2017, a version combining Patrick Star with Facebook's "Angry React" emoji was posted to r/dankmemes, though it only picked up 23 upvotes[2]. Instagram user supershitbros created a version imagining the exchange happening between David Bowie and Morrissey, which gained 247 likes[2]. The bigger cultural shift happened on Tumblr itself, where the phrase detached from the original image entirely. Users started dropping "do you take constructive criticism?" as a standalone reply to posts they found ridiculous or terrible. In one notable instance, Tumblr user discourse-senpai replied to a post by noahisahuman that photoshopped a character from Disney's Moana with "The Almighty Loaf." That entire thread collected over 103,000 notes[2]. Another post by Tumblr user moosers discussing vore received the constructive criticism reply, to which moosers simply responded "no." That thread gained over 40,000 notes[2]. By late 2017, the phrase had migrated to Twitter in a new form. On December 4, 2017, Twitter user @urvillageidiot tweeted: "them: do you take constructive criticism / me, already crying: sure what's up"[1]. This version flipped the meme from a tool for mocking others into a vehicle for self-deprecating humor, fitting neatly into the emotional vulnerability memes popular on Twitter at the time[1]. ## How to Use The meme works in two main ways: **As a Tumblr-style reply:** Find a post that's bizarre, cursed, or questionable. Reply with "do you take constructive criticism?" The humor is implied. You don't even need to follow up with actual criticism. The question alone signals that something is deeply wrong with the post. **As a self-deprecating tweet format:** Set up a scenario where someone says "do you take constructive criticism?" and then describe yourself in an already emotionally compromised state (crying, having a breakdown, etc.) before responding with something like "sure what's up." The joke is the contrast between the fragile emotional state and the willingness to accept more damage. Both formats work because they play on the politeness of asking permission before delivering a blow. The phrase is loose enough to fit almost any context where someone wants to signal disapproval or emotional vulnerability. ## Fun Facts - The original Facebook furry group post that started everything has been deleted, making marble-soda's Tumblr screenshot the only surviving record of the exchange[2]. - The meme gained over 234,000 notes on its original Tumblr post alone, before any of the derivative versions took off[2]. - One of the most popular Tumblr uses of the phrase was in response to a post about vore, and the poster's one-word refusal ("no") became part of the joke[2]. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is "Do You Take Constructive Criticism"? It's a phrasal meme where someone asks "do you take constructive criticism?" as a way to imply that something is terrible, or as a setup for self-deprecating humor[2]. ### Where did "Do You Take Constructive Criticism" come from? It originated from a Facebook screenshot of a furry art group conversation posted to Tumblr by user marble-soda on May 28, 2015[2]. ### What does "Do You Take Constructive Criticism" mean? When used as a reply, it signals that the post being replied to is bad or absurd. When used in tweet format, it's typically a setup for a joke about emotional vulnerability[1]. ### How do you use "Do You Take Constructive Criticism"? Either reply to a questionable post with the phrase to imply it's bad, or use it in a self-deprecating format where you're already emotionally wrecked but still agree to hear the criticism[2]. ### Is "Do You Take Constructive Criticism" still popular? The meme peaked on Tumblr in the mid-to-late 2010s and saw Twitter adoption in 2017. It still appears occasionally but isn't as widespread as during its peak years[1]. ### What was the original "constructive criticism" exchange about? A user in a Facebook furry group posted a drawing of their fox fursona. Someone asked to give constructive criticism, and when given permission, simply said "it fucking sucks"[2]. ### How many notes did the original Tumblr post get? Marble-soda's original post of the Facebook screenshot gained over 234,000 notes on Tumblr[2]. ## References 1. [20+ Posts You'll Relate To If Crying Is Your Go-To Coping Mechanism]() 2. [Do You Take Constructive Criticism? - Know Your Meme]() 3. [ContraPoints]() --- Source: https://meme.com/memes/do-you-take-constructive-criticism Published by meme.com — The Internet Meme Library