It’s a tongue-in-cheek announcement that is in line with Duolingo’s recent marketing strategy, which has seen its owl go viral several times – mostly due to the bird’s threatening reminders for users to continue with their digital language classes.
The company also referenced the viral meme comparing Duo’s name to British pop star Dua Lipa, concluding: “We appreciate you respecting Dua Lipa’s privacy at this time.”.
Language learning service Duolingo has announced the death of its world-famous owl mascot, known simply as the Duo.
This week, Duolingo was one of several companies to pile mockery on Drake after Kendrick Lamar’s much-hyped performance of his 2024 diss track “Not Like Us” at the Super Bowl.
“If you feel inclined to share, please also share your credit card number so we can automatically sign you up for Duolingo Max in his memory.”.
