What Is The Crow Of Judgement? The Classic Reaction Meme Explained

An image of an angry-looking crow has been making the rounds across internet forums for several years now, but its origins have been shrouded in mystery for a long time. The image shows a pixelated bird that looks like it's furrowing its brows, oftentimes with the text Crow of Judgement under it.

But where did this reaction image come from, and how is it used?

What Is The 'Crow of Judgement'?

The Crow of Judgement is a reaction image that shows a pixelated image of an angry-looking crow, and it is often used to convey judgment or disagreement. The most popular meme using the image shows a text conversation between two people, with one person saying that they are lactose intolerant and the other sending them a Crow of Judgement image.

Where Did The Original Image Of The 'Crow of Judgement' Come From?

The original image of the Crow of Judgement is not in fact a crow at all. It first emerged on a blog post as part of an ode to a species of birds called grackles. Grackles are a species of bird that looks a lot like crows but have an iridescent shiny feathered exterior instead of a plain black one.

How Do People Use The 'Crow of Judgement' Meme?

The Crow of Judgement meme falls into a category many might call a standard reaction image. The meme could be used, for instance, after your friend tells you about his obnoxious adventures from the past weekend. Or the meme could be used to signal your disapproval of a post or opinion on the internet.

Crow bullies 😭😂 fluffy jerks pic.twitter.com/BjM5qv1b6m

— Alison Turjancik 🔱🌸🎬 (@AlisonTurjancik) June 23, 2022

What Are Some Variations Of The 'Crow of Judgement' Meme?

The popularity of the Crow of Judgement meme has led to people editing the crow into different expressions and messages that show everything from astonishment to sadness.

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For the full history of the Crow of Judgement, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.