# Penguin

The 'Nihilist Penguin' trend is going viral on social media, with even Donald Trump joining in. Meanwhile, Penguin Random House and Macmillan are hiring AI engineers, sparking discussions about the future of publishing.

### About Penguin
Penguin refers to a multifaceted project encompassing NFTs, a sports team, and a social media presence, as well as the animal itself.  

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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/penguin/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
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[--] Week: [----------] -61%  
[--] Month: [-------------] +30%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +87%  
[--] Year: [--------------] +148%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-05  
1-Year Low: [----------] on 2025-03-20  

Engagements by network (24h):
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/penguin/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
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### Creators: [-----] (24h)
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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/penguin/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Penguin in the last [--] hours which is up 0.66% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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1-Year High: [------] on 2026-01-26  
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The most influential creators that mention Penguin in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                  | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                  | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)           | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@dailymirror](/creator/instagram/dailymirror)           | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@pingu](/creator/youtube/pingu)                         | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@thetalkingpenguin](/creator/youtube/thetalkingpenguin) | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@bbcearth](/creator/youtube/bbcearth)                   | [--]    | [----------] | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@itspuffpuff](/creator/youtube/itspuffpuff)             | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@mypenpenguin](/creator/youtube/mypenpenguin)           | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@munoom](/creator/youtube/munoom)                       | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@MrDarkk1ng](/creator/reddit/MrDarkk1ng)                | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@CryptoRoundtrip](/creator/twitter/CryptoRoundtrip)     | [--]   | [--]         | [--]     | [-----]       |

[View More](/list/creators/penguin/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 83%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:penguin/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/penguin/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 83%  
Daily Average: 83%  
[--] Week: 74% no change  
[--] Month: 80% +1%  
[--] Months: 80% +2%  
[--] Year: 80% -13%  
1-Year High: 99% on 2025-12-05  
1-Year Low: 51% on 2026-01-06  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Penguins Sports Team: (25%) Content related to the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL team, focusing on player achievements and game outcomes.
- Cryptocurrency/NFTs: (20%) Discussions and updates regarding cryptocurrency, particularly $PENGU, $LTC, $LINK, and $BTC, often involving trading analysis and market trends.
- Animal Content: (15%) Content featuring penguins in their natural habitat or in educational/entertainment contexts, including wildlife footage and zoo updates.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Technical Analysis & Flaws: (10%) Posts discussing technical flaws in proofs or analyses, often related to specific projects or papers, with a critical tone.
- Legal/Law Enforcement: (8%) Content involving legal disputes, police actions, and court cases, sometimes with a critical perspective on authority.
  

### Top Penguin News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Why Penguin Random House And Macmillan Are Recruiting AI Engineers Publishing giants like Penguin Random House and Macmillan are eager to use AI internallybut not for writing or editing. Their authors still might revolt"  
[News Link](https://www.forbes.com/sites/rashishrivastava/2026/02/03/why-some-of-the-largest-book-publishers-are-hiring-ai-engineers/) [@Forbes](/creator/x/Forbes) 2026-02-03T14:39Z 20.3M followers, 67.7K engagements


"What is viral Nihilist Penguin trend on social media that even Trump has joined World News A video showing a lone penguin moving away from its group towards far-off Antarctic mountains has gone viral. Netizens have dubbed it the Nihilist Penguin. World News"  
[News Link](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/what-is-viral-nihilist-penguin-trend-on-social-media-that-even-trump-has-joined-101769242805293.html) [@htTweets](/creator/x/htTweets) 2026-01-24T12:56Z 8.2M followers, 849.5K engagements


"Viral: Nihilist penguin's "heading to nowhere" meme is too relatable for users online; What does it actually mean - The Times of India Trending News: Ever scrolled through your feed and stumbled on a lone penguin marching toward snowy peaks looking like it's got the weight of the world on its tiny "  
[News Link](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/viral-nihilist-penguins-heading-to-nowhere-meme-is-too-relatable-for-users-online-what-does-it-actually-mean/articleshow/127377592.cms) [@timesofindia](/creator/x/timesofindia) 2026-01-24T12:56Z 14M followers, 849.1K engagements


""Embrace The Penguin": President Donald Trump Cryptic AI-Generated Post Over Greenland Nihilist Penguin meme White House The United States has once again turned its attention to Greenland this time not through official statements but through a viral meme"  
[News Link](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/embrace-the-penguin-president-donald-trump-cryptic-ai-generated-post-over-greenland-nihilist-penguin-meme-white-house-10874286) [@ndtv](/creator/x/ndtv) 2026-01-24T02:27Z 17.2M followers, 853.6K engagements



### Top Penguin Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"I don't know this website and I have never added it to my profile. @nikitabier what is not happening Why do I have global penguin society website on my profile The link has replaced my official website link. I don't share my account with anyone. @elonmusk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BravinYuri/status/2022652335013638378) [@BravinYuri](/creator/x/BravinYuri) 2026-02-14T12:41Z 381K followers, 23.8K engagements


"Remember when most of the degens thought its too late to buy $PENGUIN at 2M mcap 😬"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mrpunkdoteth/status/2022634770803626271) [@mrpunkdoteth](/creator/x/mrpunkdoteth) 2026-02-14T11:31Z 168.9K followers, [----] engagements


"CT is always late like they always say. 3wshHmD3aBx3wfHPeGWq2o38BNpVaEf7iFf3gYgRpump sidelined what if this run like chillguy or the penguin 👀 like insane viral 3wshHmD3aBx3wfHPeGWq2o38BNpVaEf7iFf3gYgRpump"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Nxive100x/status/2022631978294743332) [@Nxive100x](/creator/x/Nxive100x) 2026-02-14T11:20Z 37.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Emperor penguin chicks saw a cat for the first time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/sciencegirl/status/2022612527327109196) [@sciencegirl](/creator/x/sciencegirl) 2026-02-14T10:02Z 5.3M followers, 32.4K engagements

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