"Lol Bryce really trying his best to not shit on the A’s," one ... The mascot's origin dates back to when New York Giants manager John McGraw referred to the A’s as a “white elephant ...

Duolingo owl mascot is alive, company says 00:28. The owl mascot for Pittsburgh-based Duolingo is not dead after all, according to social media posts by the organization.

"lol why do i love this so much," said a third. "the person in the mascot suit now has a story their friends will never believe," chimed in a fourth. "Kc wolf has been Tayblessed," commented a fifth.

In 2014, Duolingo decided to "gamify" their mascot, making him cuter and more animated, according to Apple Developer. By 2018, the Duo the Owl users know and love (or fear) was released.

CBS News Pittsburgh Live. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Duolingo Owl is dead, according to a statement from the Pittsburgh-based company. Duolingo's owl mascot has become a memeable internet sensation ...