The 'Birds Work for the Bourgeoisie' meme is a cornerstone of the 'Birds Aren't Real' satirical movement, which claims that every bird in the sky is actually a surveillance drone planted by the government. Starting in 2017, the phrase became a viral catchphrase used to poke fun at actual conspiracy theories while highlighting the absurdity of modern surveillance. The meme typically features images of birds or protesters holding signs with the iconic slogan. It is widely used to express ironic skepticism, mock extreme paranoia, or simply lean into the bizarre humor of a world where pigeons are secret agents for the ruling class.