AboutWhat does the meme depict?
Rich Raven, also known as Carnegie Crow, is a series in the Advice Animal image macro format. The meme features an altered image of a raven, which appears to possess substantial wealth. The template typically includes text implying comparison between a common and luxurious item. The top section of the image contains text describing a luxury or highly desired item or situation which is followed by a second text segment at the bottom where the Rich Raven expresses disdain or presents an extravagantly luxurious alternative.
OriginWho did it first?
The Rich Raven meme originates from a photograph of a Common Raven (Corvus Corax) taken by Timothy Blackmore, first uploaded on his own website in 1997 (On the now defunct domain http://www.zenzero.com/). The photograph gained meme status in 2008 when it began circulating in the Rich Raven format, after being edited to add accessories like a top hat, cane, and a bottle of liquor to give the bird a 'wealthy' persona. This style of meme typically serves to satirize the disparity between normal and excessively luxurious lifestyles.[1]
Origin: 2008