The Origins of the Birds Aren't Real Movement

The Birds Aren't Real movement, despite its satirical roots, has gained significant traction as a parody of conspiracy theories. Peter McIndoe, the movement's public information officer, shares that the initiative began with animal rights activists who believed the government replaced birds with surveillance drones. Starting in 2016, McIndoe unintentionally sparked this fictional movement after a rally when he coined the phrase 'birds aren't real' and began to chant it. As the movement grew, it transformed into a platform that cleverly critiques the acceptance of absurd conspiracy theories in contemporary culture.