Meet Peter McIndoe, the founder of the Birds Aren’t Real movement.
Peter recently appeared on 60 Minutes. He revealed that he was brought up in a tight-knit conservative community and conspiracy theories were embedded in their culture. He and his co-conspirators shared that their humor is meant to be apolitical.
Talking about the gist of what they are trying to do with Birds Aren’t Real, Connor Gaydos said: “It’s an opportunity for, I think, our generation to laugh, to make fun, to kind of be like, look, here’s like a laundry list of things that haven’t come true”.
Below you’ll learn about his parents, age, siblings, and job. So, keep reading to learn more!
Meet Peter McIndoe, The Founder Of Birds Aren’t Real Movement
“Birds Aren’t Real” is a satirical conspiracy theory that posits that birds don’t exist and are really drone replicas installed by the U.S. government to spy on Americans.
The movement was started by Peter McIndoe right after the Donald Trump election. He explained to The Guardian, “I remember people walking around saying they felt as if they were in a movie. Things felt so unstable”. Looking out of the window he saw “counterprotesters, who were older, bigger white men. They were clear aggravators. They were encroaching on something that was not their event, they had no business being there”.
He added, “it felt like chaos because the world felt like chaos”.
Then, Peter made a placard and went out to join the march. “It’s not like I sat down and thought I’m going to make a satire. I just thought: ‘I should write a sign that has nothing to do with what is going on.’ An absurdist statement to bring to the equation”. The statement he wrote was “birds aren’t real”.
Curious protestors asked what his sign meant. To which, he improvised and replied that he was a part of a movement that had been around for 50 years, and was originally started to save American birds, but had failed. He shared to The Guardian, “The “deep state” had destroyed them all, and replaced them with surveillance drones. Every bird you see is actually a tiny feathered robot watching you”.
Someone was filming him and uploaded it on Facebook. It went viral, and Memphis is still the center of the Birds Aren’t Real movement. Facebook has played a huge role for it to catch up among teenagers. Peter revealed, “Teenagers understand it, they don’t need footnotes”.
Peter McIndoe Age
As of 2022, Peter McIndoe is 24 years old.
Peter McIndoe Parents
Peter McIndoe was born to his mother Debra Maree McIndoe and father Peter S McIndoe. Born on 12 March 1964, Debra is 58 years old. Whereas, his father Peter turned 60 years old in September 1961.
Peter’s parents tied the knots in December 1993. In December 2018, his father wrote an anniversary post via his mother’s Facebook.
He wrote, “25 years ago today I married this amazing lady as my beautiful bride! She is my lover, my best friend, and the one I look forward to seeing and spending time with each day. She brings joy and wisdom to my life, and we love to laugh together. I am a very lucky man. And, as she has done each year to celebrate our anniversary, she wears her veil all day – to dinner out, grocery store, etc.!”
Peter’s father attended Purdue University and earned his B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering. He is currently the owner/President of Home Helpers Home Care since 2015. He had previously worked at FamilyLife as General Manager, Senior Marketing Director at Luxottica Retail, P&G Future Works Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble, and MDO Brand Manager also at Procter & Gamble.
In his family, Peter also has a younger sister named Olivia McIndoe. Olivia went to Co-op at PPBC and the University of Arkansas. She worked at Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club of Fayetteville. She is in a relationship with her boyfriend Joshua Mackenney.
Peter also appears to have a sister named Rachel McIndoe 20 years old in August 2021, and Emily McIndoe who coaches at Orange Theory Arkansas. She worked as a Clinical research associate at the University of Central Arkansas.
Is Peter McIndoe On Instagram?
Yes, Peter McIndoe is on Instagram (@peterdotnet) and Facebook (@peter.mcindoe.7)
Peter McIndoe Job
According to Guardian, Petr McIndoe studied psychology at the University of Arkansas. According to SXSW Schedule, he is a performance artist and filmmaker. He spent four years in character with journalists and the world after dropping out of college in 2018, employing conspiracy theorist cosplay via Andy Kaufman to rally a community around the ridiculousness.
On social media, his “Birds Aren’t Real” movement has gathered millions of followers, and hundreds of formal chapters have sprouted at colleges around the country. The front page of the New York Times was covered when Peter eventually broke out of character in December of 2021.
Peter currently maintains a public persona both in and out of the act. Since his exiting character, he’s been the focus of a VICE documentary and has appeared on stations like Howard Stern to discuss the project’s goals.
He’s sold stickers and T-shirts that represent his radical claims, like birds, are “Obama-drones” sent by “Killary Clinton.”
Peter McIndoe Girlfriend
Peter McIndoe is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend Madeline Rose. According to his Facebook, he has been with her since March 2018.
Madeline is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. She is the owner/Photographer at Madeline Rose Photos.
You can also visit Madeline’s website to check out her portfolio. According to her website, she specializes in weddings+couples, seniors, lifestyle, travel, and desgin+collaging. Follow Madeline on Pinterest (@madelinerosephotos) and YouTube.
How Tall Is Peter McIndoe?
Peter McIndoe stands tall above the height of 6 feet.
Related FAQs
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When Is Peter McIndoe Birthday?
Petr McIndoe celebrates his birthday on 28 April.
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Where Is Peter McIndoe From?
Peter McIndoe hailed from Little Rock, Arkansas.
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How Much Is Peter McIndoe Net Worth?
Petr McIndoe’s net worth is below $100 thousand.
