15 hilarious Duolingo memes in memory of Duo the Owl, who never let us skip a lesson in peace

Duolingo's infamous mascot, the Duolingo Owl, is officially dead. The app announced its demise on X shortly after taking a jab at Drake after Kendrick Lamar's performance at the Super Bowl, and the internet is now in mourning.

While it may be nothing but a social media stunt, that doesn't take away from the fact that this owl has long been with us. It has seen us through several of our phases, a large chunk of which involved us thinking we're gonna learn a new language, trying to do so for about a week or two, give or take, and then abandoning the plan altogether.

And so, in honor of the bright green owl, we've rounded up all of the best memes to pay our respects. Have fun!

Disclaimer: This piece reflects the writer's opinion; the reader's discretion is advised.

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15 of the funniest Duolingo memes in honor of the mascot's demise

1) Remember how the owl could be so frighteningly threatening? (via Pinterest / @Darcy Magazine)

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2) Like... why was he always a bully? (via Pinterest / @Wrenyy)

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3) Not this dam owl acting like we were a couple (via Pinterest / @bored panda story)

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4) I'M SORRY DUOLINGO THIS WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN (via Pinterest / @Carmen)

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5) WTH Duolingo? We spoke about this... (via Pinterest / @WompWomp)

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6) Me at the school window waiting to go home (via Pinterest / @Cats Rule)

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7) When you think you are done studying French for the day, but the owl doesn't let you go (via Pinterest / @ChelseaBrown)

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8) Looks like someone didn't take their Spanish lessons today (via Pinterest / @tori! xx)

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9) When the internet makes you a psychopathic murderer even though you were only trying to help them speak more languages (via Pinterest / @xy zs)

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10) You've heard of elf on a shelf, now get ready for... (via Pinterest / @.)

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11) When the owl decides to test you (via Pinterest / @DaOwOach)

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12) My French teacher when I don't know what gender a croissant is (via Pinterest / @Duo's Knife)

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13) When you use Google translate instead of actually learning a language (via Pinterest / @kia)

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14) Everyone who's ever used the app knows what's coming for them (via Pinterest / @Duolingo memes)

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15) You have two options: Spanish or Vanish (via Pinterest / @adi)

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RIP, little owl! At least we feel safe now!