The Shut Seagull meme, more commonly known as the Inhaling Seagull, is a multi-panel image macro featuring a seagull that appears to be preparing for a massive shout. The template typically depicts the bird leaning back to take a deep breath before erupting in an intense, open-mouthed scream in the final frame. Originating from a 2012 YouTube video of a seagull making a laughing sound, it gained massive popularity on platforms like Twitter and Reddit around 2017. It is widely used to represent the buildup to a loud outburst, particularly when someone is about to belt out song lyrics, express a controversial opinion, or react dramatically to a situation.