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23 Hilarious & Scary Duolingo Memes That Will Have You Begging For Your Life

Lucas Aquino

Learning new languages could be a long and boring process for some people, but this isn’t the case with the Duolingo app. In fact, the popular app has taken learning languages to a whole different level thanks to its genius marketing strategy: The Duolingo bird.

The Duolingo bird, notoriously known for its extremely aggressive approach to reminding its users, has become a meme at this point. Let’s take a look at some of the best Duolingo memes there are, to see how creepy a studying app mascot can be.

#1. Duolingo Doesn’s Mess Around

Duolingo Doesn’s Mess Around Source: Google Images
Unlike other apps that try to be as friendly as possible to the users, Duolingo takes on a whole different approach: it threatens them instead.

#2. That Wasn’t Very Muy Bien Of You

That Wasn’t Very Muy Bien Of You Source: Google Images
One of the most popular formats of this meme portrays the Duolingo owl as an overly persistent and sometimes menacing teacher, often with phrases like "It's time to practice your Spanish, or else..." or "You missed your French lesson - now you'll pay."

#3. Might As Well Pray For My Life

Might As Well Pray For My Life Source: Google Images

#4. Try It You Coward. I Double Dare You

Try It You Coward. I Double Dare You Source: Google Images

#5. Plot-Twist: It Was John Wick’s Dog

Plot-Twist: It Was John Wick’s Dog Source: Google Images
The humor comes from the idea that the Duolingo owl is determined to make sure users stick to their language learning routines, to the point of being a bit aggressive.

#6. I Have Never Been More Motivated To Learn Japanese (Please Send Help)

I Have Never Been More Motivated To Learn Japanese (Please Send Help) Source: Google Images

#7. Even The FBI Is Aware Of Duolingo’s Antics

Even The FBI Is Aware Of Duolingo’s Antics Source: Google Images

#8. Duolingo Now Knows Your Address. You Know What Happens Now

Duolingo Now Knows Your Address. You Know What Happens Now Source: Google Images

#9. The Price I Paid Was Too Great

The Price I Paid Was Too Great Source: Google Images
And apparently, this rather peculiar method works wonders, as millions of people download the app to experience the overly aggressive bird.

#10. Monday Motivation: Saving Your Family From An Evil Psychotic Bird

Monday Motivation: Saving Your Family From An Evil Psychotic Bird Source: Google Images

#11. As A Fellow Duolingo User, I Can Relate

As A Fellow Duolingo User, I Can Relate Source: Google Images

#12. Not Even Politicians Are Safe From Its Grasp

Not Even Politicians Are Safe From Its Grasp Source: Google Images

#13. It Just Stood There…Menacingly!!!

It Just Stood There…Menacingly!!! Source: Google Images
Funnily enough, the official mascot for the app also spreads terror to its users in real life, like in these pictures.

#14. Now Who Am I Going To Kidnap?

Now Who Am I Going To Kidnap? Source: Google Images

#15. Poetry In Motion

Poetry In Motion Source: Google Images

#16. There’s Nothing Wrong With The App, Really

There’s Nothing Wrong With The App, Really Source: Google Images
And no, I’m not being held hostage at gunpoint. Why do you ask?

#17. There Is No Escape

There Is No Escape Source: Google Images

#18. The Official Mascot, This Time With A Questionable Choice Of Clothing

The Official Mascot, This Time With A Questionable Choice Of Clothing Source: Google Images

#19. Or Else, Your Familie Will Taste Ze Flammenwerfer

Or Else, Your Familie Will Taste Ze Flammenwerfer Source: Google Images
Not only giving threats, the Duolingo mascot also doesn’t shy away from verbally insulting its users’ inability to learn languages. Of course, this feat only makes the app even more popular to the audience.

#20. Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions

Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions Source: Google Images

#21. What Happens To Lily When She Forgot Her Japanese Class

What Happens To Lily When She Forgot Her Japanese Class Source: Google Images
The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Duolingo is also a hilarious place for you to have a laugh. It frequently updates the most recent trends to keep the audience entertained.

#22. Got To Finish What You Started

Got To Finish What You Started Source: Google Images

#23. For Your Information, Karl Is A Character You Will Often Encounter While Using The App

For Your Information, Karl Is A Character You Will Often Encounter While Using The App Source: Google Images

Conclusion

With its bizarre yet effective approach to the audience, Duolingo has become a worldwide phenomenon, and is officially the most popular language-studying app there is. Of course, besides all the threats and Duolingo memes, the app itself is also very useful and fun to use if you want to start learning something new.

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