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Not all Olympian mascot are produce adequate . Judging from the plush , furry exterior of this yr ’s mascot , which has beenmaking headline recently , the creatures choose to represent the Olympic Games tend to be friendly , gentle creature that celebrate value like teamwork , dedication , and perseverance . Some mascot do their jobs efficaciously . But not all : some mascot are just creepy as hell .
The first Olympian mascot was insert in 1968 , meaning the Olympic mascot has been a lineament of the Games for almost 50 years . To celebrate this long legacy of unsettling character intention , we ’ve gone ahead and ranked the following mascots from least creepy-crawly to OH MY GOD expect OUT BEHIND YOU , IT ‘S pay off A KNIFE . Proceed with caution .
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24.Quatchi and Miga(Vancouver 2010)
This cutesy pair is in no manner creepy . In fact , the sasquatch and sea bear look downright trusty , and they ’re wearing appropriate winter article of clothing , to boot .
23.The Leopard, the Hare, and the Polar Bear(Sochi 2014)
Why does one Winter Olympics require three mascot ? Especially with such basic names ? And while the intent behind the Leopard ’s utility belt remains invitingly unclear , the creep - factor vibes this trio gives off are minimal .
22.Waldi(Munich 1972)
This multicolored badger dog look a piffling likeBlue fromBlue ’s Clues . It ’s ok .
21.Powder, Copper, and Coal(Salt Lake City 2002)
Three ’s a trend , and Powder ( the rabbit ) , Copper ( the Canis latrans ) , and Coal ( the bear ) bed it . Nothing to see here . Move along .
20.Hodori(Seoul 1988)
This mistily Tony - ish tiger mascot is endure a traditional Korean hat called the sangmo . It expect like if you make him excited , he will whip you with the ribbon attached to his lid , but that probably says creepier affair about us than Hodori .
19.Vučko(Sarajevo 1984)
Not only does this cat look like he might hang out with Felix the Cat , a famous cartoon cat who can not be commit , its name rhymes with " Fucko . " And yet the creepy affair about him , at least in the photo above , is that he ’s standing perilously close tothat John 3:16 guy with the rainbow - colored wig .
18.Roni(Lake Placid 1980)
Raccoons lurk in the darkness and eat garbage . No matter how friendly they are line , raccoons will always be creepy . Sorry .
17.Sam(Los Angeles 1984)
Looks like he ’s related toEagle Manfrom local Chicago boob tube ads , which means the creepiest thing he ’ll probably do is judge to sell you insurance .
16.Vinicius(Rio 2016)
Vinicius is a premix of various Brazilian animals , which is inherently a creepy conception , especially since there ’s something mistily humanoid about this guy cable . DidThe Island of Dr. Moreauteach us nothing ?
15.Amik(Montreal 1976)
This little grim beaver looks like it ’s up to no good , and the above photograph confirm it . But with no arms or stage , how harmful can this turd - like mascot be ?
14.Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying, and Nini(Beijing 2008)
These mascots stand for the five natural elements , but they also represent the five incubus I will have after staring at this image . Stay away , demons .
13.Magique(Albertville 1992)
Human mascots are unsettling . Just learn the verbal description of this little cat provide on the official Olympics internet site – " a little monkey in the shape of a sensation and a square block " – makes me desire to crawl out of my tegument .
12.Cobi(Barcelona 1992)
The cause this dog wears make it look like a rejectedDilbertcharacter .
11.Hakon and Kristin(Lillehammer 1994)
Cool . Two scarey children !
10.Misha(Moscow 1980)
Why does this bear want a whang ? He has no pants . Terrifying .
9.Schneemann(Innsbruck 1976)
This snowman is scarier than the one Michael Keaton played inJack Frost .
8.Izzy(Atlanta 1996)
From the Olympics land site : " Izzy is an unusual mascot in that he is not an animal , nor a human image , nor an target . " Izzy is also the only mascot to feast on human souls .
7.Syd, Olly, and Millie(Sydney 2000)
These three mascots look like bullies . plain , their motto was , " How much do you lift ? "
6.Phevos and Athena(Athens 2004)
This brother - sis couple resemble wench . They also resemble the dote caretaker of a hell dimension .
5.Neve and Gliz(Turin 2006)
A sentient snowball and trash square block with no regard for human living . They smile to keep from screaming .
4.Hidy and Howdy(Calgary 1988)
Fun fact : these cunning polar bears have off multiple drifters .
3.Wenlock(London 2012)
The optic on Wenlock ’s question is meant to resemble the lens of a photographic camera . A great idea : remind children of the omnipresence of the surveillance body politic .
2.Sukki, Nokki, Lekki, and Tsukki(Nagano 1998)
You may recognize these owls from your nightmares .
1.Schuss(Grenoble 1968)
The first Olympian mascot is also the creepiest . What is this little battery-acid on one ski ? Where is he expire ? How did he get here ? There are no answers ; only mysteries .
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