Netflix's Squid Games post goes viral after Duolingo announces death of Duo the Owl

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Duolingo has announced the death of its mascot, Duo the Owl, in a social media post, mentioning an ongoing investigation. The announcement humorously suggested Duo might have died waiting for users to complete lessons. The news sparked internet memes and speculations, with Netflix posting a video linking Duo to ‘Squid Game’ as a playful nod.

Duolingo has announced the death of its beloved mascot, Duo the Owl. The language-learning app shared the news in a dramatic social media post, stating, “It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that Duo, formally known as The Duolingo Owl, is dead.” The company added that authorities are investigating the cause of death and that they are cooperating fully.

The announcement humorously hinted that Duo might have died waiting for users to complete their lessons, a nod to the owl’s relentless reminders. Duolingo also requested users to refrain from sharing why they disliked Duo in the comments, but if they insisted, to include their credit card details to be automatically signed up for Duolingo Max in his memory.

What the company said on the death of Duo the Owl

The internet quickly responded with memes and speculations, with brands joining in to offer their “condolences.” Netflix took it a step further by posting a video of Duo being eliminated from “Squid Game,” captioned, “Sending my condolences fr (for real)”.

Duolingo’s playful engagement with its audience, including references to pop star Dua Lipa, has added to the speculation that this might be an elaborate marketing stunt. The company later posted a cryptic follow-up, stating, “We’re currently investigating Jimmy,” leaving users to wonder about the true cause of Duo’s demise

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