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Birds before the invention of Red Bull

This absurdist meme plays on Red Bull's famous marketing slogan 'Red Bull gives you wings'. The top of the image notes that Red Bull was first released in 1987. Below that, the text 'Birds in 1986:' is paired with two candid photographs of birds mid-air that appear to be hovering or falling awkwardly in a vertical position, rather than flying smoothly. The joke absurdly implies that birds only gained the ability to fly properly after Red Bull was invented, leaning into the brand's widely known tagline for comedic effect.
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1987
Birds in 1986:

Overview

This absurdist meme plays on Red Bull's famous marketing slogan 'Red Bull gives you wings'. The top of the image notes that Red Bull was first released in 1987. Below that, the text 'Birds in 1986:' is paired with two candid photographs of birds mid-air that appear to be hovering or falling awkwardly in a vertical position, rather than flying smoothly. The joke absurdly implies that birds only gained the ability to fly properly after Red Bull was invented, leaning into the brand's widely known tagline for comedic effect.

Origin notes

This meme originates from Reddit as specified in the provided source information, with the original shared title 'Birds before the invention of redbull'. It is an original comedic meme that combines real, unedited candid photographs of birds, public information about Red Bull's release date, and the brand's globally recognizable marketing slogan to create a silly, absurdist joke that has circulated on Reddit and other social media platforms.

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