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Explained: Why Is a Penguin’s 'Death March' Going Viral? Know the Meaning Behind 'Nihilist Penguin' Meme - The Times of India

A viral meme features a penguin’s solitary march inland, resonating with millions as a symbol of burnout and detachment. The footage, from a 2007 documentary, shows a confused Adélie penguin heading towards mountains, a journey scientists deem a tragic navigational error, not a philosophical choice. Its viral appeal lies in mirroring human feelings of exhaustion and the desire to escape. Explained: Why is a penguin’s ‘death march’ going viral? A…
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20 Minuten broke the news in on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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