2010 Olympic Mascots Revealed: Sasquatch Found
by MaxPower
The Vancouver 2010 Olympics revealed the official mascots today.
Designed by the Vancouver-based company Meomi Design, Miga, Quatchi and Sumi were inspired by local Aboriginal mythological creatures and also strongly influenced by popular culture, modern animation styles, the Olympic and Paralympic Movements, the culture and wildlife of British Columbia and Canada, and the artists' own imagination. Each of the creatures is unique, both in personality and physical appearance.
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Miga is a snowboarding sea bear inspired by the legends of the Pacific Northwest First Nations - tales of orca whales that transform into bears when they arrive on land. Part Spirit Bear, a rare white bear unique to BC, Miga's outgoing spirit and high energy draw her to action and adventure.
Quatchi, a shy and gentle giant, is a sasquatch - a popular figure in local Aboriginal legends of the Pacific West Coast. Quatchi reminds us of the mystery and wonder associated with the great Canadian wilderness. Although Quatchi loves all winter sports, he's especially fond of hockey and dreams of becoming a world-famous goalie.
Sumi is an animal spirit who wears the hat of the orca whale, flies with the wings of the mighty thunderbird and runs on the furry legs of the black bear. With a name that is derived from the Salish word 'sumesh,' meaning 'guardian spirit,' Sumi is passionate about the environment and is a fan of all Paralympic sports.
Comments:
1) Snowboarding sea bear? Okkkay, seriously wtf. Maybe a sea bear would be better suited to luge or cross country skiing or something. I don't get the sea/land connection with snowboarding AT ALL.
2) Sasquatches are awesome, we all know that, but we also all know that Sasquatches are the snowboarders. Hasn't anyone on VANOC seen a Kokanee beer commerical? Quatchi will be the kids favourite at the Olympics, just you watch.
3) Sumi the animal spirit who loves the environment and paralympic sports? Yaaaawwwwwnnnnn - nice Orca hat though.
4) Where the hell is the Ogopogo? From Wikipedia: The Ogopogo, known under the Salish name of N'ha¬ˆ‘a¬ˆ‘itk, or Naitaka, has existed in local myth for an unknown period of time and pre-dates western settlement of the area, as do native references to the "Great-beast-in-the-lake" and the "Snake-in-the-lake". THAT would be a mascot. Memo to Olympic committee: cut Sumi, add the Ogopogo.
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