7 Pink Flamingo Moments That Prove Their Creator Will Be Missed

If you grew up in the suburbs, you no doubt came across it: An expanse of lawn filled with plastic, long-necked waterfowl just chilling. As far as pranks go, it’s a pretty mild one — in the dead of night, a flocking took place. We wouldn’t mind being on the receiving end. Who wouldn't want a friendly pink friend — or ten?

In honor of its creator, Don Featherstone, who passed away last week, we rounded up the best intentional (and accidental) pink flamingo moments on Instagram. The kitschy bird certainly has had its ups and downs with popular opinion over the decades, but there's no denying social media thinks this popular lawn ornament is a modern classic. Click through for our favorite sightings of Featherstone's now-iconic domestic diva.