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Why does the Duolingo app icon look sick?
By Michelle Harris,
3 days ago
DUOLINGO users have noticed that their owl icon isn't looking quite itself lately.
The Duolingo owl went from cheery to dreary overnight and debate is circulating online about why. Here's everything you need to know.
Why does the Duolingo app icon look sick?
Popular language learning app, Duolingo, has left fans baffled after they noticed the app's iconic owl has changed and now wears a sad and rather ill expression.
There has been much debate online from users speculating why Duolingo is looking rough?
Duolingo UK hasn't revealed the exact reason why the app's icon has changed to look so sad.
On April 3, 2024, the company posted a cryptic meme about it on X / Twitter, with the caption "when you put off your lesson for 5 mins"
In response to one user, the firm said the owl is "in my tired era".
It is thought that the change may be intended to encourage users to open the app and learn.
There's speculation about it being a marketing trick to grab people's attention and get them talking.
It's not the first time Duolingo have pulled this stunt.
What does the original Duolingo app icon look like?
The original Duolingo features a green owl icon that usually has a cheerful appearance.
The giant Duolingo plushy owl that features on the Duolingo UK's TikTok page continues to sport the original cheerful and approachable expression as he gallivants around the UK.
However, the app thumbnail looks anything but happy.
What is Duolingo used for?
Duolingo is a free language learning app that helps users master new words and phrases in a language of their choice.
The app delivers up game style language study tools in bite-sized lessons.
Users can choose from over 40 languages to learn from scratch, or simply to brush up on their knowledge of speaking a second language.
Can I revert the Duolingo app icon back to the original?
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