Now Kith Economy (Mike Tyson Pigeons) meme: meaning and origin
Posted by u/MahmoudAO on r/dankmemes. © its owner; shown in small form for ranking and commentary.
What it means
A fresh use of the long-running "Now Kith" template: Mike Tyson holding two pigeons as if making them kiss, here labeled so "rich people" shove rising prices and layoffs together. The photo is the familiar 1985 Sports Illustrated shot that has powered "now kiss" / "now kith" jokes for years.
Where it started
The underlying template is documented by Know Your Meme as "Now Kith / Mike Tyson Holding Pigeons," based on a 1985 Sports Illustrated photo and meme use dating back to at least 2011. This economy-caption version was posted to r/dankmemes on November 3, 2026 (post 1xn0rwh) and ranked near the top of that subreddit's daily list on November 4.
First known source: posted by u/MahmoudAO on r/dankmemes.
Why it's trending
Ranked post or trend first seen online: November 3, 2026.
Sources & details
Latest evidence on file: Reddit r/dankmemes #19.
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