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Tag: Mascots
Where Is All the Bing Dwen Dwen Memorabilia in China?
Olympics memorabilia has become an unexpected hit in China, and none more so than a plush stuffed panda that is the mascot of the Beijing Games.
The Olympic Mascots Aren’t Winning Any Medals
In Japan, mascots typically play a major role in branding campaigns. But Miraitowa and Someity have been a subdued presence at the very event they were made for.
A Lost Dog’s Brief Stint as Brazil’s Presidential Mascot
A white dog, found near the presidential palace, soon became the presidential mascot, and an Instagram star. But his brief brush with fame came to a quick end — though a happy one.
Violent Japanese Mascot That Tickled John Oliver Is Suspended by Twitter
The mascot Chiitan, modeled on a real-life otter, drew notoriety for violent stunts that delighted social media users and the HBO comedian.
A Rogue Mascot Causes Headaches for a Japanese City
Chiitan, an unauthorized mascot for the city of Susaki, raised eyebrows with its non-child-friendly stunts, like swinging a weed whacker and tipping over a car.