Spinning Bird Kick/Pop Culture

The Spinning Bird Kick, one of Chun-Li's signature special attacks, has been referenced several times in popular culture ever since its introduction in Street Fighter II.

Other Games

 * The Spinning Bird Kick is referenced in Saints Row IV by Female Voice 1 (provided by one of Chun-Li's voice actresses, Laura Bailey). Occasionally, when using a taunt, the character will shout "Spinning Bird Punch!".


 * The Turning Kick from Little Fighter may also be inspired by it.

Anime and Manga

 * In the Bleach manga/anime series, the humorous Panty-Flash Tornado is most likely inspired by the Spinning Bird Kick.

Movies

 * The Spinning Bird Kick is referenced in the opening of Shrek 2 in which Princess Fiona fights off a group of hunters who snared Shrek with a Spinning Bird Kick before performing a Shoryuken on one of the guards.

Music

 * British rock band Arctic Monkeys released a song in 2007 titled "Chun Li's Spinning Bird Kick."