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A lot of portrayals of swans in the media paint them as beautiful, peaceful birds, which isn't surprising considering that they're nigh exclusively herbivorous. That said, however, peaceful they ain't - thanks to media depictions of them as almost angelic in behavior, only a select few people know that a pissed-off swan will '''[[Killer Rabbit|MESS YOU UP.]]''' Nonetheless, that hasn't stopped folklore from portraying them as symbols of purity, because their imagery is very similar to that of angels, and that includes the white feathers.
A lot of portrayals of swans in the media paint them as beautiful, peaceful birds, which isn't surprising considering that they're nigh exclusively herbivorous. That said, however, peaceful they ain't - thanks to media depictions of them as almost angelic in behavior, only a select few people know that a pissed-off swan will '''[[Killer Rabbit|MESS YOU UP.]]''' Nonetheless, that hasn't stopped folklore from portraying them as symbols of purity, because their imagery is very similar to that of angels, and that includes the white feathers.


On a side note, expect all swans you see in pop culture to be white. Please quietly ignore the fact that [[Palette Swap|black swans]] CAN and DO exist. [[It Makes Sense in Context|Of course, they're only native to Australia, which may explain why Western countries never even heard of them until around the 18th century or so.]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_swan_theory There is a concept] based on black swans and their existence being a fluke, but can be explained.
On a side note, expect all swans you see in pop culture to be white. Please quietly ignore the fact that [[Palette Swap|black swans]] CAN and DO exist. [[It Makes Sense in Context|Of course, they're only native to Australia, which may explain why Western countries never even heard of them until around the 18th century or so.]] [[wikipedia:Black swan theory|There is a concept]] based on black swans and their existence being a fluke, but can be explained.


Swans are the largest members of the duck family, Anatidae. For more info about some of their... er... ''less'' angelic cousins, see [[Morally Ambiguous Ducktorate]].
Swans are the largest members of the duck family, Anatidae. For more info about some of their... er... ''less'' angelic cousins, see [[Morally-Ambiguous Ducktorate]].


Since this is an incomplete article, it needs more examples, preferably for the Live-Action TV, Film, and Western Animation sections.
Since this is an incomplete article, it needs more examples, preferably for the Live-Action TV, Film, and Western Animation sections.
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== Western Animation ==
== Western Animation ==
* The second skit of the Warner Brothers [[Merrie Melodies]] production "[[A Corny Concerto]]" features a sequence involving swans and an ugly duckling to the music of Johann Strauss' The Blue Danube.
* The second skit of the Warner Brothers [[Merrie Melodies]] production "[[A Corny Concerto]]" features a sequence involving swans and an ugly duckling to the music of Johann Strauss' The Blue Danube.
* [[Adventure Time (Animation)|Princess Bubblegum]] has a swan that she rides around on, that can [[Frickin' Laser Beams|shoot laser beams]] [[Crazy Awesome|out of its eyes]]. She pulls a [[Big Damn Heroes]] moment and puts in a [[Terminator]] [[Shout Out]] along with it.
* [[Adventure Time (Animation)|Princess Bubblegum]] has a swan that she rides around on, that can [[Frickin' Laser Beams|shoot laser beams]] [[Crazy Awesome|out of its eyes]]. She pulls a [[Big Damn Heroes]] moment and puts in a [[Terminator]] [[Shout-Out]] along with it.




== Real Life ==
== Real Life ==
* The swan (specifically, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whooper_Swan the whooper swan]) is the national bird of Finland.
* The swan (specifically, [[wikipedia:Whooper Swan|the whooper swan]]) is the national bird of Finland.
* During the icea ages, Malta was dominated by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Swan giant swans]. Taller than the native elephants (although, to be fair said elephants were pony sized).
* During the icea ages, Malta was dominated by [[wikipedia:Giant Swan|giant swans]]. Taller than the native elephants (although, to be fair said elephants were pony sized).
* Canadian royalty gives us the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Swans Royal Swans]. Notably, the flock consists of both Mute and Black Swans.
* Canadian royalty gives us the [[wikipedia:Royal Swans|Royal Swans]]. Notably, the flock consists of both Mute and Black Swans.
* Swan Upping is an annual ceremonial and practical activity in Britain in which mute swans on the River Thames are rounded up, caught, marked, and then released.
* Swan Upping is an annual ceremonial and practical activity in Britain in which mute swans on the River Thames are rounded up, caught, marked, and then released.
* The Sydney Swans are an [[Australian Rules Football]] team based in Sydney, Australia.
* The Sydney Swans are an [[Australian Rules Football]] team based in Sydney, Australia.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cygnus_(constellation) Cygnus.] [[Exactly What It Says On the Tin|That is all.]]
* [[wikipedia:Cygnus (constellation)|Cygnus.]] [[Exactly What It Says On the Tin|That is all.]]


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