2010 Olympics Mascots Go Crypto
Posted by: Loren Coleman on November 28th, 2007
The 2010 Olympics are taking on a decidedly cryptozoological slant with two of their three official mascots being partially based on cryptids.
There is no doubt that the Sasquatch-influenced Quatchi and the weird Bear-Thunderbird-Guardian Spirit Sumi will give us much to ponder as these games get closer.
I especially look forward to seeing what kind of Quatchi cultural and souvenir Sasquatch spillovers these British Columbian events will produce. But why the boots? Doesn’t that kind of defeat the fun of leaving big footprints behind?
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Almost certainly the cutest sasquatch ever reported.
Great to see that B.C. is holding on to its heritage for the world winter Olympics. Hopefully some of the other countries hosting will do the same, because the Greek culture is the only one coming to my mind that has seemed very unique from the other Olympic games.
The cryptid creatures will be shown love from kids the world over and hopefully will make an impromptu visit to their mascot side kicks from the north during those weeks.
Isn’t sue-me the mascot for the trial lawyer’s lobby? Maybe it was smart for her not to incorporate the olympic rings into her costume or it may be Sumi indeed.
I agree that it’s great to have these two “critters” as mascots for the 2010 Olympics, but why the animated teletubby type stuff? I guess just for “cute” t-shirt sales etc. After all it’s money that talks! I hope that most people, tourists, will realise that Sasquatches don’t wear snow-boots and don’t want to be goalies for hockey teams! sheeeeeshhh.
Cute, although I have a feeling these will not translate too well in 3D objects. But as olimpic mascots go they could have done A LOT worse.
Ok, so Quatchi is a juvenile Sasquatch, and Sumi is a chimera. But what is Miga?
I think Miga might be an Orca, sort of… kind of!!
Miga- a sheep in wolf’s clothing? LOL You got me on that one? I’m thinking a skunk?!! What????!
One, Two, Three—
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.
Is the Miga supposed to be a thunderbird, Loren?
Cute, anyway.
These are cool. The characters have concept and are well designed. Fun to see.