Ten years ago, a photo of a dress posted on Tumblr sparked a massive debate: was it blue and black or white and gold? Millions argued online, and even celebrities joined in. Scientists later explained Happy 10th anniversary to the original photograph of "The Dress" and the subsequent internet debate over white and gold or black and blue : r popculturechat The White and Gold (No, Blue and Black!) Dress That Melted the Internet The New York Times Gold Lace Royal Blue Velvet Open Back Prom Dress VQ Is it white and gold or blue and black? The truth behind the dress debate. CooperVision The science behind the controversial blue black, gold white dress