2010 Olympic Mascot Opposition

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   Name: Bernice Gordon on Jan 18, 2008

   Comments: This is a disgrace. The committee's first responsibility is to the people's who's culture they are taking from- not the dollar signs. It wasn't in their right to use and profit from the locals without their consent and/or input. They've committed a cultural offense.

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   Name: Iris Gordon on Jan 18, 2008

   Comments: Another bad example of cultural exploitation.

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   Name: Jana Stout on Jan 18, 2008

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   Name: Anonymous on Jan 18, 2008

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   Name: Anonymous on Jan 18, 2008

   Comments: Maybe a little bit of research would have done a better job.

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   Name: Theresa Barrow on Jan 18, 2008

   Comments: There is a huge local talent that the Olympic committee could have gone to in order to design the 2010 mascots that would have blessed the game with authenticity and helped to perhaps re raise interest in native cultural history. Instead the designs that were done look like something out of a cheap children's show with none of the dignity or history that the original mythology has. How can the olympic committee clam to preserve tradition when they endorse such blatant corporate sell outs like this

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   Name: Katie Nolan on Jan 18, 2008

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   Name: Jennifer Bauters on Jan 18, 2008

   Comments: While I am NOT a citizen of Canada or of native origin from Canada I do understand the importance that these symbols can hold to the native community there and they should NOT be twisted like this just to turn a dime. It's an outrage on all levels and should ultimately be corrected immediately!

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   Name: Margolane Parker on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Robert Parker on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Anonymous on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Anonymous on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Claire Cassidy on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: Every time I see an advertisement with these "cute and cuddly" mascot images it makes me sick to my stomach with shame. This is not the kind of reaction I should be getting from something meant to promote our special west coast.

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    Name: Anonymous on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Katherine Bryant on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Cat Brooks on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: Here's to seeing the Olympics truly standing for cultural togetherness!

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    Name: Sherin P. Langeroudi on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: I don't think the Committee put much thought into the designs they chose and I think that this was a mistake when they're dealing with something as large as the Olympics. One of the incentives behind the Olympics is to showcase your country and culture and when you've been given such a big chance to do so it just doesn't seem right that you don't keep with traditions that are still alive in the country. It's what I would call a faux pas; it's not acceptable, especially as the Committee has the duty to portray their country's culture as what it truly is- not what everyone necessarily wants to see. To distort the culture in such a way would be like telling a lie to the world.

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    Name: Shelley Elder on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: This is completely inappropriate!

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    Name: Brittany Eaton on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: No comments.

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    Name: Anonymous on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Molly McGraw on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Chelsea Kopoacsi on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: I'm severely disappointed in the fact that the committee has in fact distorted the images of these very important cultural beings! Things like this hurt our culture and our pride as a country and i believe others can and will vouch for me on this fact! If you injure us, in the state of which the world is in now, i wouldn't be surprised if sometime soon, we'll start a world war three! we alll gotta work togeter and that includes informin individuals yo will and are going to be doing this in te future and having somone'reliable' to do the design. Thank you.

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    Name: Anonymous on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Chelsea Boehmer on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Anonymous on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Sarah Cooper on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: I feel that such drastic distortion to heritidge and histories of these fantastic creatures to be disgusting.

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    Name: Georgie on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Lor on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: Honestly, who gets away with this junk I hate the idea that you can just '4kids-ify' a symbol of native culture. We Canadians are supposed to be TOLERANT of other cultures, not shove them off their land then exploit them for money. We WASPs arent the real Canadians, the NATIVES are, and their gods, spiritual entities, or whatever their called should be given the respect of being properly portrayed for the Olympic Games.

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    Name: Anonymous on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: Please show some respect for native cultures. Besides, those creatures deserve more than looking like hello kitty.

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    Name: Maggie Harbison on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Gaby Ulloa on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Anonymous on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Eden Parkinson on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: Please protect the culture! I am not Canadian, or of this ethic origin, but I still find this offensive that they'd completely ignore what they thought about how their symbols should be portrayed.

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    Name: Anonymous on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: This was brought to my attention by someone on deviant art. I'm sure it wasn't meant to offend people, but thats what it did, so they need to accept that and work to fix it.

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    Name: Joy Amaris on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Rosie Sinner on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: I find it rather offensive that the designs for the characters are done in a style that is obviously NOT of the nation it represents. The current mascots appear to have been done in a style similiar to Japan's "Hello Kitty". While I understand the designer's wish to portray the mascots as "child-friendly", the designer should have considered the cultural background of the mascots. Culture plays a large part in a nation's society, and if that culture is not portrayed to its truest form, what pride can that nation have In my personal opinion, the mascots now portrayed do not characterize the "spirit" of Canada, but rather the spirit of Japan, despite the origins of the mascots themselves. In conclusion, I would highly recommend re-designing the mascots: Might I suggest that someone from the First Nation design the mascots, since they actually KNOW what they are supposed to look like (In my opinion, the animals depicted by the "official mascots" look like teddy bears and wookies, not the respectful and dignified creatures of lore.)

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    Name: Sidney Robertson on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: It's not only offensive, it's embaressing. Kind of like having a culture founded on Hello Kitty.

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    Name: Diane Cantrell on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Michelle on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: I don't exactly know what's going on, but...I'll sign this.

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    Name: Jen White on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Kathryn Whittaker on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: The Committee should have done further research in to the symbols being used.

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    Name: Julia Howe on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Alyson Phillips on Jan 18, 2008

    Comments: I find it careless and even down right rude and offensive toward the Natives. Having their beliefs and Spirits changed into a the laughing stock and a way to get money.

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    Name: Sean Salmon on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Rosaria Tirone on Jan 18, 2008

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    Name: Anonymous on Jan 19, 2008

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    Name: Hazem Khairi on Jan 19, 2008

    Comments: It's surprising to see such indignity commited by a country that takes pride in its cultural and racial sensitivity.

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    Name: Jonathan on Jan 19, 2008

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    Name: Pami Gordan on Jan 19, 2008

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    Name: Danesha Artis on Jan 19, 2008

    Comments: I am completely against the Olympics' depiction of these revered Native American symbols for the sake of monetary gain. At least learning about the culture and the symbols would've been commendable. However, I find myself ashamed and disappointed.

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