# Troubled Boy-Loving Blogs The 'I'm Terribly Awkward with Boys' Tumblr is a Study in Teen Romance By Marie | Published 2011-08-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-terribly-awkward-with-boys References: [imterriblyawkwardwithboys.tumblr](http://imterriblyawkwardwithboys.tumblr.com/archive) The 'I'm Terribly Awkward with Boys' [Tumblr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign) features the work of New York-based illustrator Mindsay Mohan, a self-proclaimed awkward boy-lover. Certain featured drawings are heartbreaking and sentimental, while others are hilariously honest. Sassier pieces include a drawing of a beehive-sporting girl with the words, "You texted me while I was making breakfast w/ my new boyfriend. You said you had dreamt about me. Keep dreaming." Mindsay Mohan, whose artist name I absolutely love for the Lindsay Lohan tie-in, also includes [drawings of boys who love boys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghosted-sweethearts), as one piece declares, "I can't wait to divorce you. In one of the states that actually offers you and I marriage, of course." If you're looking for a laugh, or you want some [awkward boy-loving support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovescope-2025), the 'I'm Terribly Awkward with Boys' blog is the perfect place to start. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Teen Romance Illustrations:** Mindsay Mohan's Tumblr of awkward boy-loving illustrations presents an opportunity to create new ways of presenting teen romance through illustrations. - **LGBTQ+ Illustrations:** Mindsay Mohan's illustrations also present an opportunity for increased representation of LGBTQ+ couples in popular media. - **Humorous Drawings:** The hilariously honest and sassy pieces from Mindsay Mohan illustrate the potential for humor as a tool for addressing sensitive topics. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** Mindsay Mohan's illustrations provide a new opportunity for publishers to bring out books on teen romance and/or LGBTQ+ representation. - **Entertainment:** The illustrations' humorous and sentimental value could translate into a sitcom or web series with potential for expansion to other formats. - **Branding:** The Tumblr presents a great opportunity for branding of marketing campaigns that are aimed at the teen audience, with a focus on romantic content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Positive Social Media Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign.md) - [Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crush-feelings.md) - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md) - [Social Media-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-candle.md) - [Global Love Story Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wherewemetorg.md) - [Digital Relationship Scrapbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-by-notes.md) - [AI-Powered Teen Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/askelle.md) - [Valentine’s Day Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boys-lie-x-popup-bagels.md) - [AI Love Letters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-love-letters.md)