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Tag: Mascots

World

Paraguay Loves Mickey, the Cartoon Mouse. Disney Doesn’t.

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024Laurence Blair and María Magdalena ArréllagaComments Off on Paraguay Loves Mickey, the Cartoon Mouse. Disney Doesn’t.

Mickey, a homegrown food-packaging company, is famous for facing down Disney in Paraguay’s Supreme Court. As the family business turns 90, why is it still so popular?

World

Where Is All the Bing Dwen Dwen Memorabilia in China?

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022KEITH BRADSHERComments Off on 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.

World

The Olympic Mascots Aren’t Winning Any Medals

July 27, 2021July 29, 2021Mike Ives and Hikari HidaComments Off on 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.

World

A Lost Dog’s Brief Stint as Brazil’s Presidential Mascot

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020ERNESTO LONDOÑOComments Off on 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.

World

Violent Japanese Mascot That Tickled John Oliver Is Suspended by Twitter

May 17, 2019MIKE IVESComments Off on 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.

World

A Rogue Mascot Causes Headaches for a Japanese City

January 22, 2019MIKE IVESComments Off on 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.

Headlines

The Nobel Peace Prize Medal Has Been Sold Before for Millions

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Pranav Baskar

How Activists in Iran Are Using Starlink to Stay Online

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Adam Satariano, Paul Mozur and Sheera Frenkel

A Healthy Brain

January 15, 2026KATRIN BENNHOLD

Italian Court Closes Fraud Case Against Influencer Chiara Ferragni

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Josephine de La Bruyère and Isabella Kwai

Israel and Arab Nations Ask Trump to Refrain From Attacking Iran

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Edward Wong and Tyler Pager

Cuba Receives Remains of 32 Citizens Killed in U.S. Strikes in Venezuela

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Max Bearak

Why Israel Is Wary of Intervening in Iran

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026DAVID M. HALBFINGER

Uganda’s Election Goes Ahead, Despite Major Delays at the Polls

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Musinguzi Blanshe

U.S. Cuts Health Aid and Ties It to Funding Pledges by African Governments

January 15, 2026Stephanie Nolen

UK Conservatives Fire Senior Lawmaker Over ‘Plot’ to Defect

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Michael D. Shear and Lizzie Dearden
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