AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Now Kith' or Mike Tyson Holding Pigeons meme features a 1985 photograph of the celebrated boxer Mike Tyson gently holding two of his pet pigeons, positioning them as if encouraging them to kiss. This photograph gained popularity in the meme community for its humorous portrayal, resembling the 'Now Kiss' meme format. In addition, the meme saw a resurgence in interest when streetwear brand Kith featured this image in a 2024 collaboration with Tyson, releasing merchandise that celebrates this iconic image.
OriginWho did it first?
The iconic photograph used in the 'Now Kith' meme captures Mike Tyson with two pigeons, one in each hand, from a 1985 Sports Illustrated photoshoot, captured by Manny Millan. More on Sports Illustrated, Original photograph at Getty Images. The meme format began gaining traction on August 9th, 2011, when a 'Now Kiss' version of the meme appeared on the Tumblr blog meme-meme.org. Subsequently, a pivotal moment that solidified the meme in digital culture was a post on May 25th, 2012, by u/RazorG on Reddit's r/funny where the phrase 'now kith' was infused with the image, further cementing its place in meme history.[1]