"Happier than a bird with a french fry"

“Happier than a bird with a french fry” (or “Happy as a bird with a french fry”) is a saying that has been printed on many images. “Happier than a seagull with a french fry” (or “Happy as a seagull with a french fry”) has also been printed on many images. Birds/Seagulls supposedly love french fries; to be happier than that is to be very happy.

“Today I will be happier than a bird with a french fry” was cited on a blog published on April 16, 2008, with this image. The saying probably derives from the image.

“I’m happier than a seagull with a french fry” was posted on Twitter by Janice Davidson on March 23, 2009. “im happy as a seagull with a french fry” was posted on Twitter by brittany on May 26, 2009.

Making Nice in the Midwest
April 16, 2008
omp and ircumstance
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The entire print says Be Happier than a Bird with a French Fry. But isn’t that birdie the cutest? Hmmm… but not too cute for a man to enjoy hanging on the wall, I hope? 😊

Twitter
Meryl
@MerylCA
Thought of the day: Today I will be happier than a bird with a french fry. See: http://tinyurl.com/65d4vt
11:53 AM - 21 May 2008

Twitter
Nick Holroyd
@NickHolroyd
today i will be happier than a bird with a french fry.
1:22 PM - 4 Sep 2008

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Liji Jinaraj
@karmadude
“Today I will be happier than a bird with a french fry”, http://is.gd/3W6D
2:23 PM - 12 Oct 2008

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Steve Woodruff
@swoodruff
Today I will be happier than a bird with a french fry. http://is.gd/8prj
9:46 AM - 21 Nov 2008

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Janice Davidson
@janicedavidson
I’m happier than a seagull with a french fry.. I don’t know why happytweets ranked me so low!
6:54 PM - 23 Mar 2009

Twitter
Breadtower
@BreadTower
i’m happy like a seagull with a french fry
1:15 PM - 26 Apr 2009

Twitter
Emily Hanks
@HBTheWorldAhead
When this week is over I will be happier than a seagull with a french fry.
9:32 AM - 6 May 2009

Twitter
brittany
@britt_birdd
im happy as a seagull with a french fry
9:13 PM - 26 May 2009

Yahoo! Answers (June 18, 2009)
What does this quote mean….?
“today i will be happier then a bird with a french fly”
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Best Answer: im guessing you meant
today will be happier than a bird with a french fry
and think thats talking about how a simple thing can make a bird happy, and at how birds will scavenge for food.
so maybe it means today i will be happier than something that has alot, and i will not need anything else
is it about conteptment?

Google Groups: Gate Class Students
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Jennifer Jun
2/2/10
Idk
Happier than a bird with a french fry

14 September 2011, Visalia (CA) Times-Delta, “Relay for Life event to be held to benefit the American Cancer Society” by Deana Coburn, pg. ?:
I found a picture that weekend that said, today I will be happier than a bird with a French fry.

Google Books
Rainshadow Road:
A Novel
By Lisa Kleypas
New York, NY: St. Martin’s Press
2012
Pg. ?:
If it turns out you’re interested in something more than friendship, I’ll be as happy as a damn bird with a French fry.

NJ.com
Student behind Rutgers’ anonymous Post-it notes comes clean
Updated Feb 24, 2013; Posted Feb 24, 2013
By Kelly Heyboer .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address),
NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Each sticky note contains an inspiring quote — like “Be as happy as a bird with a French fry” — and a website address.

Yahoo! Lifestyle
A State-by-State Guide to the Most Hilarious (and Annoying) Slang Across the U.S.
March 11, 2015
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Florida
The first time I visited this state I was quite surprised to discover that they speak fluent Southern. Even the transplants from up North learn to slow down and say things like “On her wedding day she was happier than a seagull with a french fry.”

9 April 2016, The Queensland Times (Ipswich, Queensland), “You Said It on Facebook,” pg. 22:
Condamine Alliance - Today I will be happier than a seagull with a french fry.

Google Books
If God Were Your Life Coach:
60 Words of Wisdom from the One Who Knows You Best
By Jay Payleitner
Franklin, TN: Worthy Publishing Group
2017
Pg. ?:
Plus you’ve included a few physical pleasures to make you happier than a seagull with a French fry.

Elite Daily
50 Witty Beach Captions For Instagram Pics With Your Mermaid Squad Since Day One
BY RACHEL CHAPMAN
July 10, 2018
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1. “Happier than a seagull with french fry.” — Unknown

Elite Daily
19 Instagram Captions For French Fries, In Honor Of National French Fry Day
BY LAUREN DANA
July 12, 2018
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4. “Happier than a seagull with a French fry.” — Unknown