2010 Olympic Mascots revealed. Artists forget that Vancouver is in Canada, not Japan.

[wishbone]

Originally Posted by rawb

I DO NOT FEEL REPRESENTED, WHERE IS THE SCARED INTERNET OTTER WHO ENJOYS WORD PUZZLES, CREDIT CARD DEBT AND SOBBING HIMSELF TO SLEEP o

chillin with otto the octopus junkie behind Owl Drugs.

(NOW RENAMED QUATCHI DRUGS TO CASH IN!)

[galaxie]

Originally Posted by Grapes

Wow, speaking of REAL, are you for real?

Much as I think you're making mountains out of less than molehills, it WOULD be pretty awesome if we tricked the entire world into thinking sasquatches actually existed.

It's going to confuse people - it already has.
Seriously, people from all over the world who have never been educated about Canada assume that we live in igloos and the land is 24/7/365 snow and ice! We talk about it all the time - I have had to explain to countless people that our climate is actually quite mild and that it rarely snows in Vancouver. My point is simply that there are already so many misconceptions about Canada and Vancouver (if they even know where Vancouver is - most don't), and these mascots may very well just add to the list of misconceptions.

Like I said - I think they're cool mascots. Do I think they're awful? No. Do I think that different choices could have better represented Canada and Vancouver? Yes.

[wishbone]

^
Miga CLEARLY states in his/her biography that she/he enjoys surfing in the summer time. NO MORE MISCONCEPTIONS, CALIFORNIA NORTH CONFIRMED.

[wishbone]

however, the misconception that sasquatches can only play goalie is strengthened with quatchi :( They'd best be played as forwards, but society's not ready for that yet.

[NinjaBoy]

Originally Posted by galaxie

It's going to confuse people - it already has.
Seriously, people from all over the world who have never been educated about Canada assume that we live in igloos and the land is 24/7/365 snow and ice! We talk about it all the time - I have had to explain to countless people that our climate is actually quite mild and that it rarely snows in Vancouver. My point is simply that there are already so many misconceptions about Canada and Vancouver (if they even know where Vancouver is - most don't), and these mascots may very well just add to the list of misconceptions.

The opinions/education of Americans in the south do not equal the rest of the world...

[-evil-duerr-]

Originally Posted by galaxie

My point is simply that there are already so many misconceptions about Canada and Vancouver (if they even know where Vancouver is - most don't), and these mascots may very well just add to the list of misconceptions.

if all would take to confuse an american is a few little cartoon mascots (and your right it probably would), I don't think it's canada's responsibility to make sure that doesn't happen.

[Séguin]

You mean Americans are exactally as they appear on South Park?

Some of you are reading way to fucking deep into this.

[TrixX]

"are sea-bears real??" ahahahahahahahaha.

anyone who has to ask whether or not those mascots are real are:
A) idiots
B) don't deserve an answer

galaxy you must be around some really un-educated people lol

Originally Posted by wishbone

however, the misconception that sasquatches can only play goalie is strengthened with quatchi :( They'd best be played as forwards, but society's not ready for that yet.

i l u

[ebbomega]

Originally Posted by galaxie

It's going to confuse people - it already has.
Seriously, people from all over the world who have never been educated about Canada assume that we live in igloos and the land is 24/7/365 snow and ice! We talk about it all the time - I have had to explain to countless people that our climate is actually quite mild and that it rarely snows in Vancouver. My point is simply that there are already so many misconceptions about Canada and Vancouver (if they even know where Vancouver is - most don't), and these mascots may very well just add to the list of misconceptions.

Like I said - I think they're cool mascots. Do I think they're awful? No. Do I think that different choices could have better represented Canada and Vancouver? Yes.

You know, at least people think we live in igloos instead of think we're lazy fat Americans who live only to go to k-mart between commercial breaks.

One of the distinguishing characteristics of Canada in the international light is our ability to poke fun at ourselves. We've been doing it since the dawn of time. Fuck, I love going to the states and telling people shit like I grew up in the home of the world's largest hockey stick. We've constantly made fun of the Canadian stereotype. Look at Bob & Doug MacKenzie - now if that isn't Canadiana, wtf is?

I say our national identity is what we define it to be. And I'd honestly much rather it be eskimos and sasquatches than tna hoodies and unhealthy obsessions with ipods.

Seriously, does it really matter that much to you? If you think it's creating misconceptions, it's an excellent chance for you to educate. Anybody who really thinks we all live in igloos is probably a little too fucking dopey for me to really care about though.

[omega_image]

EXTRA EXTRA - NEW FOUND SPECIES "SEA-BEAR" TAKING CANADA BY STORM b

[cubed]

Originally Posted by TrixX

galaxy you must be around some really un-educated people lol

I'd say she's around some educated people, but they're american educated.

This ultimately brings them down about 3 or 4 notches on the world level.

[ppcock]

im coming by for a smoke jimbo

[UPCHUK PARK]

Originally Posted by galaxie

It's going to confuse people - it already has.
Seriously, people from all over the world who have never been educated about Canada assume that we live in igloos and the land is 24/7/365 snow and ice! We talk about it all the time - I have had to explain to countless people that our climate is actually quite mild and that it rarely snows in Vancouver.

I COME VANCOUVER 2 YEAR AGO AND SEE IGLOO PEOPLE LIVE IN EAST VANCOUVER. IGLOO MADE OF NYLON FABRIC, BUT STILL IGLOO SHAPE.

PLEASE TELL WHERE SASQUATCH CAN BE SEEN. ME THINK BECOME BIG DISH IN KOREA.

[SEAN!]

Fuck the whining i want a 4' foot tall quatchi doll. quatchi is the motha fuckin shit!

[miss.myra]

i agree, quatchi is soo f'in cute.

[M.C. BEAR]

yo mamas is quatchi

[SEAN!]

if quatchi was a real live animal he'd eat malt liquor and donuts

[Grapes]

Everyone knows nabsquatch is a myth.

Jesus Christ Jim.

[Grapes]

Originally Posted by galaxie

Like I said - I think they're cool mascots. Do I think they're awful? No. Do I think that different choices could have better represented Canada and Vancouver? Yes.

Ugh the answering your own questions routine. It didn't work for Rumsfeld and it's not working for you.

[NinjaBoy]

Perfect Example of American ignorance:
FOXNews.com - Study: Canadian Beer Drinkers Threaten Planet - Science News | Science & Technology | Technology News

Scientists have found a new threat to the planet: Canadian beer drinkers.

The government-commissioned study says the old, inefficient "beer fridges" that one in three Canadian households use to store their Molson and Labatt's contribute significantly to global warming by guzzling gas- and coal-fired electricity.

"People need to understand the impact of their lifestyles," British environmental consultant Joanna Yarrow tells New Scientist magazine. "Clearly the environmental implications of having a frivolous luxury like a beer fridge are not hitting home. This research helps inform people — let's hope it has an effect."

The problem is that the beer fridges are mostly decades-old machines that began their second careers as beverage dispensers when Canadians upgraded to more energy-efficient models to store whatever Canadians eat besides doughnuts and poutine.

University of Alberta researcher Denise Young, who led the study, suggests that provincial authorities hold beer-fridge buy-backs or round-ups to eliminate the threat — methods that Americans use to get guns off the streets.

[ebbomega]

^^ Yeah, that doesn't really apply to BC, as all our home-energy comes from Hydroelectric dams.

[wishbone]

Originally Posted by ebbomega

^^ Yeah, that doesn't really apply to BC, as all our home-energy comes from Hydroelectric dams.

half of the year, yes.

the other half of the year we import electricity from california.


ps:

shit be off the hook at zellers. they were sold out of all the quatchis of any size, i'll probably just order the big stuffed things online.

[wishbone]

random fact:
the video on the site...the sound was done by kid koala productions.

RANDOM RAVER/CLUBBER LINK SATISFIED

[Grapes]

Is the world ready for a gay Olympic mascot???