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Innula Zenovka · 07-19-2012, 08:15 PM

As people may, or may not, know, one of the London 2012 Olympic mascots is a bizarre creature called Wenlock, who looks at bit like a sex toy gone wrong (his friend Mandeville doesn't look much better).

As is customary, the mascots are being sold in a variety of guises, including one of Wenlock as a copper.

Via a comment in Popehat,, the one-star reviews for this item are corkers.

Examples include

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Also known as "My Little Drony", this plastic Beelzebub all-knowingly looks into my very thoughts like the Eye of Sauron in in a hat. The five Olympic rings were forged in the fires of Mordor, and I know that Wenlock wants them, to gain supreme power over the human race, on behalf of Adidas, BP, Dow Chemical, McDonalds, and all the other hoardes of Satan, I mean, sustainability partners. I know that Wenlock can hear me typing - he can scent that I've used the word Olympics in a non-corporate approved manner, diluting his unholy brand image. I fear I haven't got much time... He is at the window... I... OH GOD... PLEASE... NO!

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Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Wenlock R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn...

Ever since getting this figurine I have heard strange noises from the cellar. I daren't go down there for fear of a fatal kettling.

Darien Caldwell · 07-19-2012, 08:25 PM

I had heard some negative buzz about the mascot but I hadn't seen it yet. geez. Where do they come up with these things?

That's just as bad as the Atlanta 1996 one:

Ramen Jedburgh · 07-19-2012, 08:30 PM

Is Pedobear still a mascot?

**Cristiano** · 07-19-2012, 08:34 PM

The Illuminati will not be pleased.

I've said too much.

Innula Zenovka · 07-19-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Darien Caldwell

Where do they come up with these things?

I think they must ask a committee to design them.

**Void** · 07-19-2012, 10:46 PM

I think "wenlock" is perfect for the london games... reminds me of a walking cctv camera.

Gabriell Anatra · 07-20-2012, 12:41 AM

I'm surprised they didn't pull the bobbie wenlock. It's kinda in your face about it.

Innula Zenovka · 07-20-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Void

I think "wenlock" is perfect for the london games... reminds me of a walking cctv camera.

It appears to be deliberate:

Isabeau Imako · 07-20-2012, 11:55 AM

What ever happened to simple cute plush toys? When did they stop using sweet bears and doggies, and replace them with weird beings from Ass-Ugly-Planet to represent the Olympics?

Why Oh Why were you replaced, Little Fluffy?

07-19-2012, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Darien Caldwell Senior Member Mayan Time Lord Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 2,100 My Mood: SL Join Date: 10/12/2006 Business: [H]arsh Styles Client: Always changing, and too lazy to edit.	I had heard some negative buzz about the mascot but I hadn't seen it yet. geez. Where do they come up with these things? That's just as bad as the Atlanta 1996 one: __________________ [H]arsh Styles

07-19-2012, 08:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ramen Jedburgh Ginger Supremacist Heya ^_^ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 1,910 My Mood: SL Join Date: 3/9/2006	Is Pedobear still a mascot? __________________ -- Ramen Jedburgh Abusively Cute ^_^

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07-20-2012, 12:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gabriell Anatra Imp Who are you? Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Somewhere else. Posts: 2,340 SL Join Date: Early '06 or late '05, not sure. Client: Singularity	I'm surprised they didn't pull the bobbie wenlock. It's kinda in your face about it.

07-20-2012, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Isabeau Imako Rhâââ.... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montréal Posts: 6,537	What ever happened to simple cute plush toys? When did they stop using sweet bears and doggies, and replace them with weird beings from Ass-Ugly-Planet to represent the Olympics? Why Oh Why were you replaced, Little Fluffy?

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