2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Photo
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About
2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Photo refers to a viral picture of the large Christmas tree that will be the center of the tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York City, New York. The tree, which is traditionally large and full, appeared thin and disheveled. Online, people mocked the photograph and the tree's appearance.
Origin
On November 14th, 2020, the verified Rockefeller Center Instagram [1] account shared the photograph of the tree. The tree's branches appeared scruffy and messy, lacking the fullness people expect from the large and iconic tree. The post received more than 39,000 likes in less than one week (shown below).
Spread
On Twitter, people mocked the tree's appearance. On November 15th, 2020, Twitter[2] user @HiChrisRyan shared the image with the caption, "In true 2020 form, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree looks like it tried to cut its own hair." The tweet received more than 5,700 likes and 1,000 retweets in less than one week (shown below, left).
On November 17th, Twitter[3] user @Depoetic tweeted side-by-side photos of the tree before it was cut down and the tree in Rockefeller Center. They wrote, "Ladies and Gentlemen – the Christmas tree has arrived at Rockefeller Center in NYC. Left pic is how it looked when it was cut down. Right pic is how it arrived. Welcome to 2020." The tweet received more than 29,000 likes and 10,000 retweets in less than two days (shown below, right).
That day, former basketball player Rex Chapman tweeted a video of the tree going up with the caption, "Could the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree look any worse? 2020 on brand…" The tweet received more than 5.5 million views, 27,000 likes and 9,000 retweets in less than two days (shown below).
Could the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree look any worse?
2020on brand… pic.twitter.com/6K2n4bX9u7— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) November 17, 2020
Owl Rescue
On November 19th, 2020, a baby owl was discovered and rescued from inside the tree. That day, ABC News tweeted,[4] "A tiny owl is recovering after it was found tucked away in the branches of Rockefeller Center's Christmas tree in New York City." The tweet received more than 1,300 likes and 200 retweets in less than six hours (shown below).
Media Coverage
Several media outlets reported on the tree reactions and the owls, including Newsweek,[5] Global News,[6] People,[7] Snopes,[8] NBC,[9] Washington Post,[10] Gothamist[11] and more.
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External References
[1] Instagram – @rockefellercenter's Post
[2] Twitter – @HiChrisRyan's Tweet
[3] Twitter – @Depoetic's Tweet
[4] Twitter – @ABC's Tweet
[5] Newsweek – Here's Who Chose 2020's Meme-Worthy Rockefeller Christmas Tree
[6] Global News – Owl saved from ragged, ‘peak 2020’ Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center
[7] People – Rockefeller Center Defends 2020 Christmas Tree After Commenters Poke Fun at Sparse Appearance
[8] Snopes – Was a Small Owl Found in the 2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree?
[9] NBC – Tiny owl rescued from Rockefeller Center Christmas tree that traveled 170 miles to NYC
[10] Washington Post – Rockefeller Center’s scraggly Christmas tree is deemed ‘a metaphor for 2020’
[11] Gothamist – Adorable, Ominous Owl Found Tucked Into Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
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smolbirb
Nov 19, 2020 at 06:51PM EST
David Bowie (The Sovereign)
Nov 19, 2020 at 08:04PM EST