RIO GAMES 2016 Mascots named after girl from Ipanema Musicians

Wednesday, December 17th 2014 - 02:52 UTC

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“Vinicius” De Moraes and Antonio Carlos “Tom” Jobim extend bossa nova influence to Olympìc and Paralympic Games symbols respectively. Read full article

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ilsen
Wile E. Coyote might be a better representitive of Dilma's recent efforts...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwyBK0p81Wk
'nufff said
Dec 17th, 2014 - 03:37 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Rufus
They look ridiculous and have incongruous names, but I think that's been par for the course since Waldi the dachshund in Munich.

They're merely a continuation of the trend last seen (in the summer) by Wenlock and Mandible. I say bring back Fatso the Fat-Arsed Wombat (the unofficial mascot from Sydney 2000, that was actually more popular than the official mascots).
Dec 17th, 2014 - 10:54 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
“Superbugger” and “Kill you now sir?” or even “Turds R Us” would be nearer the truth if you are part of the sailing contingent.

This problem has been known about for years before the Olympics were ever in the frame for SA and what has been done about it? Fuck all as usual.
Dec 17th, 2014 - 05:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Jack Bauer
A nasty looking toad named “Sapo barbudo” (bearded toad) would be more appropriate......the event is just another way for Lula and his cronies to steal a few more billions.
Dec 18th, 2014 - 03:27 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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