Noah's Seagull Fiasco

This iconic image portrays Noah, clutching a distressed seagull as he battles the surging waters. The biblical figure's face is etched with regret as he realizes that he has mistaken the seagull for the elusive white pigeon he was tasked to find. An error of biblical proportions! The bird's white feathers are stark against the dark and churning sea. With its wings outstretched, it is clearly agitated and confused, as it struggles to free itself from Noah's grip. Throughout (strange) history, the scene displaying Noah's ornithological ignorance has been viewed as a cautionary tale, emphasizing the risks of making assumptions without proper knowledge or understanding, and the devastating co...View all