The popular language app Duolingo announced the death of its beloved mascot Duo through a statement published on its social media on Tuesday, the 11th. The news surprised internet users in general and various prominent personalities, such as Dua Lipa.
In the statement, Duolingo announced the passing of its iconic character and mascot, the owl Duo. Ingeniously, they revealed that they were collaborating with authorities to determine the cause of its death. They expressed their sorrow over the loss of Duo with a touch of humor, suggesting that it probably died while waiting for users to complete their lessons.
"With great sadness, we inform you that Duo, formerly known as the Duolingo Owl, has passed away. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of his death(...). To be honest, he probably died while waiting for you to do your lesson, but what do we know?" the app stated.
Duolingo stands out not only for its effectiveness in language teaching but also for its clever way of interacting with its users. The impact of the news reached various spheres. From the video game industry to streaming platforms like Netflix, various personalities mourned the departure of the mascot.
Video games such as Assassin's Creed and Halo paid tribute to Duo by including the owl in images alongside their main characters. In the case of Netflix, they integrated Duo as an elimination in "Squid Game," one of its international hits, with the message "Duo the owl has been eliminated."
For her part, Dua Lipa also reacted to the curious news, responding to the inclusion of her name in Duolingo's statement. "Until death do us part," the singer wrote in a message posted on her social media.
