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 (view the original image). 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