The Vulture on My Kid's Book Looks Off: A Crazy Mix-Up

Riley Sundew

Updated Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A seemingly innocent children's educational board has recently sparked a wave of crazy comments and sharp-eyed observations on Reddit. The image, featuring a playful pink background adorned with colorful alphabet letters and corresponding animal illustrations, has left users in stitches over one particular depiction – the vulture.

On this educational poster, various animals are depicted next to their respective letters in a cartoon-like style. For instance, "O" is represented by a brown owl with big eyes, partly nestled within the blue-colored "O". The letter "P" showcases a cute cartoon penguin with a gradient effect transitioning from blue to pink. Meanwhile, "U" is illustrated with a vibrant unicorn, and "W" features a brown walrus with prominent tusks. However, it's the letter "V" that has caught everyone's attention.

The letter "V" is accompanied by what is supposed to be a vulture. Yet, many Reddit users have pointed out that the bird looks more like a bald eagle, causing quite a stir. One user commented, "Agreed. The contrast between the eagle and the 'V' should be better." Another quipped, "This should be illeagle," cleverly playing on the word 'illegal' to emphasize the mix-up.

Some users took the opportunity to inject humor into the situation. One remarked, "Hey, being the symbol of Freedom means that it has the freedom to choose whatever it wants to be. That eagle decides it wants to be a vulture today, then by God it's a vulture!" Another chimed in with, "Now that I think about it, the vulture would make a great symbol for the United States of America."

Not all comments were focused on the eagle-vulture mix-up. One user humorously noted, "And that doesn't look particularly like a real Unicorn either," while another suggested, "Unicorn is lazy. Teach kids about the uromastyx."

The discussion even veered towards speculative and whimsical thoughts, like what animal should represent the letter "X". One user suggested, "I want to see what animal they have for X? I vote for Xenomorph."

Despite the mix-up, the image has provided a delightful moment for many, with one user humorously stating, "Looks like he’s going to appear in an LMFAO 'I’m Sexy and I Know It' video."

In the world of children's educational materials, it's clear that even small inaccuracies can provide a lot of entertainment and fodder for discussion. Whether it's a vulture that looks like an eagle or a unicorn that doesn't quite hit the mark, these playful illustrations continue to capture the imagination and humor of both kids and adults alike.

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Top Comments from Reddit

R*****Randy

Agreed. The contrast between the eagle and the “V” should be better.

THX_2319

This should be illeagle

Dudephish

And that doesn't look particularly like a real Unicorn either.

Jaycin_Stillwaters

Hey, being the symbol of Freedom means that it has the freedom to choose whatever it wants to be. That eagle decides it wants to be a vulture today, then by God it's a vulture!

laiyenha

I want to see what animal they have for X? I vote for Xenomorph.

Arch3m

This feels like some sort of political commentary.

Chiperoni

Unicorn is lazy. Teach kids about the uromastyx.

Yaguajay

$20 says the toy wasn’t “Made in the USA.”

Draagon42

Freedom vulture

lonelyoldbasterd

No that’s spot on

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