The Chosen One: Funny Image of Pigeon with Feather Goes Viral

Chloe Whisperwillow

Updated Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A whimsical image has taken the internet by storm, showcasing a pigeon with a tall, slender feather improbably balanced on its head. Aptly titled "The Chosen One," this picture has sparked a wave of humorous and imaginative responses from users across social media platforms.

The scene captures the pigeon mid-step on a flat, light-colored surface, likely concrete, with sunlight casting a small shadow. The feather stands vertically, creating an almost regal or mystical appearance for the bird. The simplicity of the background adds to the comedic and surreal focus on the pigeon and its unusual headgear.

Reddit users have had a field day with this image, drawing on cultural references and puns to describe the pigeon. One user amusingly quipped, "It's called fashion, Susan," while another referred to the bird as "The Godfeather," a clever nod to the iconic movie title. References to Danish sayings also emerged, with a user explaining, "There's a Danish phrase that goes 'at have en lille fjer på', which directly translates to 'to have a little feather on'. It means being a little drunk/tipsy. This bird is clearly very drunk! That's a huge feather, relative to the size of the bird!"

The creative musings didn't stop there. Some users likened the pigeon to a quest-giver from video games, with comments like "Quick! He has a quest for you!" and "The questgiver." Others humorously suggested the pigeon could be a tour guide for its fellow pigeons or even a general rallying his troops for war.

The image has also sparked comparisons to pop culture, with one user stating, "King Julien would be jealous!" referencing the flamboyant lemur from the animated movie "Madagascar." Another user humorously noted, "Prince Ali, fancy is he," drawing a parallel to the character from Disney's "Aladdin."

In a blend of humor and curiosity, the internet has turned a simple, well-lit photo of a pigeon into a viral sensation filled with laughter and imagination. Whether seen as a fashion icon, a quest-giver, or a drunken bird with a massive feather, "The Chosen One" continues to capture the hearts and funny bones of viewers around the world.

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Top Comments from Reddit

ChipHazard1

It's called fashion susan

ClubDangerous8239

There's a Danish phrase that goes "at have en lille fjer på", which directly translates to "to have a little feather on" (though the more accurate translation would likely be to wear a small feather). It means being a little drunk/tipsy. This bird is clearly very drunk! That's a huge feather, relative to the size of the bird!

KITSUNE102901

How can possible?

miba

The questgiver

dizzi800

Quick! He has a quest for you!

gaspronomib

He's the tour guide for the other pigeons. That image is cropped.

WillieDFleming

King Julien would be jealous!

sadahtay

https://imgur.com/pdZqSCq

Lizabecca

I wonder if his head still bobs when he walks

shontonabegum

The Godfeather

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