Yesterday brought some tragic news in the world of fictional language-learning app mascots: the Duolingo owl is dead. “It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that Duo, formally known as The Duolingo Owl, is dead.

Duolingo, the popular language-learning platform, has sent the internet into a frenzy by announcing the unexpected demise of its beloved yet slightly unsettling green owl mascot, Duo. Known for its aggressive push notifications and guilt-inducing reminders,