The Dress debate freaks out the internet. Times of India Understanding the Black and Blue vs. White and Gold Dress TikTok Ten years ago, on February 26, 2015, a photo of a dress was posted on # Tumblr, sparking a viral debate about its colors. The image, due to tricky lighting and white balance, Tumblr Dress Debate Black and Blue Versus Gold and White Glamour Eleven years ago, a single photo posted on Tumblr sparked one of the biggest internet debates of all time. The dress instantly divided the world, some swore it was white and gold, The Dress' returns in special edition gold and white version for Comic Relief charity auction The Independent The Independent