Comments on: Top 10 dumbest World Cup mascots http://usasoccerstud.com/top-10-dumbest-world-cup-mascots/ Covering the men's national team with more fervor than the 2002 squad Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:30:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Nicolas Carranza http://usasoccerstud.com/top-10-dumbest-world-cup-mascots/comment-page-1/#comment-512 Nicolas Carranza Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:44:52 +0000 http://usasoccerstud.com/?p=234#comment-512 First of all, if you live in the United States you should know that dogs are a common house pet, so Striker actually does represent the country. Same with the majority of the countries, Willie is a lion which is a typical symbol in England, look at their logo. Juanito and Pique are both common things in Mexico, one being the common nickname for many young boys and the other originates from the word picante, which is an adjective used for some Mexican cuisine. Korea and Japan are into the futuristic animation, with the two smaller Spheriks are supposed to be players, while the big one is the coach. A gaucho (or diminutive) gauchito are common among Argentina, with his neckerchief, hat and whip are common for gauchos. Naranjito is an orange, a common Spanish fruit who is wearing the host countries' kit (uniform) with the diminutive suffix: "Ito", although he could've been made to look better he still represents Spain. Zakumi is a leopard commonly found in South Africa, his green hair and yellow fur represents the hosts nations team colors and the name is a conjunction, between Za (the initials for South Africa in their language) and Kumi (meaning 10, as in 2010, in various African languages). Footix is a rooster, a national symbol for France, his name is a conjunction between Foot (football) and Ix (something about an Asterix comic, I don't really know much about it). And although Goleo and Pille, Tip and Tap, and Ciao don't represent their country as much as the rest, they still were very much appreciated by the fans. Nonetheless, all mascots come with interesting stories behind them and I really liked them and am looking forward to what Brazil can come up with. Bottom line, stop posting articles like this without any form of research or knowledge. First of all, if you live in the United States you should know that dogs are a common house pet, so Striker actually does represent the country. Same with the majority of the countries, Willie is a lion which is a typical symbol in England, look at their logo. Juanito and Pique are both common things in Mexico, one being the common nickname for many young boys and the other originates from the word picante, which is an adjective used for some Mexican cuisine. Korea and Japan are into the futuristic animation, with the two smaller Spheriks are supposed to be players, while the big one is the coach. A gaucho (or diminutive) gauchito are common among Argentina, with his neckerchief, hat and whip are common for gauchos. Naranjito is an orange, a common Spanish fruit who is wearing the host countries’ kit (uniform) with the diminutive suffix: “Ito”, although he could’ve been made to look better he still represents Spain. Zakumi is a leopard commonly found in South Africa, his green hair and yellow fur represents the hosts nations team colors and the name is a conjunction, between Za (the initials for South Africa in their language) and Kumi (meaning 10, as in 2010, in various African languages). Footix is a rooster, a national symbol for France, his name is a conjunction between Foot (football) and Ix (something about an Asterix comic, I don’t really know much about it). And although Goleo and Pille, Tip and Tap, and Ciao don’t represent their country as much as the rest, they still were very much appreciated by the fans. Nonetheless, all mascots come with interesting stories behind them and I really liked them and am looking forward to what Brazil can come up with. Bottom line, stop posting articles like this without any form of research or knowledge.

]]> By: ben kay http://usasoccerstud.com/top-10-dumbest-world-cup-mascots/comment-page-1/#comment-511 ben kay Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:06:31 +0000 http://usasoccerstud.com/?p=234#comment-511 i think this nathan is a round headed gimp who needs to get a life i think this nathan is a round headed gimp who needs to get a life

]]> By: Some Soccer Mascots That Landed Up In Catastrophe! « The Bownet's Blog http://usasoccerstud.com/top-10-dumbest-world-cup-mascots/comment-page-1/#comment-418 Some Soccer Mascots That Landed Up In Catastrophe! « The Bownet's Blog Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:48:18 +0000 http://usasoccerstud.com/?p=234#comment-418 [...] a detailed information on other bizarre mascots, see here. Share this [...] [...] a detailed information on other bizarre mascots, see here. Share this [...]

]]> By: MJ1958_2009 http://usasoccerstud.com/top-10-dumbest-world-cup-mascots/comment-page-1/#comment-392 MJ1958_2009 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:21:18 +0000 http://usasoccerstud.com/?p=234#comment-392 Hey, I like the idea of animals, especially house pets like Striker, and endangered species, as World Cup mascots! Humans and other weird-looking characters (stick, orange, etc.) don't seem right. In fact, most people like animals as World Cup mascots. I don't know why but they seem fun and entertaining but then kawaii-looking characters can do good too. Hey, I like the idea of animals, especially house pets like Striker, and endangered species, as World Cup mascots! Humans and other weird-looking characters (stick, orange, etc.) don’t seem right. In fact, most people like animals as World Cup mascots. I don’t know why but they seem fun and entertaining but then kawaii-looking characters can do good too.

]]> By: world cup girl http://usasoccerstud.com/top-10-dumbest-world-cup-mascots/comment-page-1/#comment-390 world cup girl Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:31:36 +0000 http://usasoccerstud.com/?p=234#comment-390 please,, people. before writing dume stuff down, study culture first!!!! and dont matter how much you complain that you hate a certain mascot, you cant do nothing about it, there already there and fifa is not going to tAKE THEM OUT!!! please,, people. before writing dume stuff down, study culture first!!!! and dont matter how much you complain that you hate a certain mascot, you cant do nothing about it, there already there and fifa is not going to tAKE THEM OUT!!!

]]> By: world cup girl http://usasoccerstud.com/top-10-dumbest-world-cup-mascots/comment-page-1/#comment-389 world cup girl Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:26:01 +0000 http://usasoccerstud.com/?p=234#comment-389 well said diego jl !!!!! leave them alone!!!!! well said diego jl !!!!! leave them alone!!!!!

]]> By: Mascote « beautylivesaboveus http://usasoccerstud.com/top-10-dumbest-world-cup-mascots/comment-page-1/#comment-388 Mascote « beautylivesaboveus Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:15:59 +0000 http://usasoccerstud.com/?p=234#comment-388 [...] 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment 10 mascote de talie [...] [...] 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment 10 mascote de talie [...]

]]> By: Diego JL http://usasoccerstud.com/top-10-dumbest-world-cup-mascots/comment-page-1/#comment-387 Diego JL Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:38:29 +0000 http://usasoccerstud.com/?p=234#comment-387 I think that this guy is just a lame unemployed fat ass who does not have anything else to do but to criticize everything he sees. the ONLY good critic that he had was the one for Footix, i give him 2 thumps up for that one and by the way... Gauchito, Pique, Zakumi, The Spheriks, Willie, and Striker DO represent their country well because, so you know dumb ass, oranges are very common and also very well known for their good taste and quality, which would be Spain (specifically in Valencia). Mexico is also very well known for their stereotypical outfits and stuff. Also, for their delicious spicy food, so there you go with the pepper. I dont think i have enough space to finish out my comment but i just want to say that all of you people who think that these mascots are lame then you should start learning MORE about other cultures and countries, and then yo will know why these mascots are chosen. Allow me to finish up saying that I THINK, that next world cup mascot could be a child, a parrot (guacamaya), a macaque or another fruit. I think that this guy is just a lame unemployed fat ass who does not have anything else to do but to criticize everything he sees.

the ONLY good critic that he had was the one for Footix, i give him 2 thumps up for that one

and by the way…

Gauchito, Pique, Zakumi, The Spheriks, Willie, and Striker DO represent their country well because, so you know dumb ass, oranges are very common and also very well known for their good taste and quality, which would be Spain (specifically in Valencia). Mexico is also very well known for their stereotypical outfits and stuff. Also, for their delicious spicy food, so there you go with the pepper.

I dont think i have enough space to finish out my comment but i just want to say that all of you people who think that these mascots are lame then you should start learning MORE about other cultures and countries, and then yo will know why these mascots are chosen.
Allow me to finish up saying that I THINK, that next world cup mascot could be a child, a parrot (guacamaya), a macaque or another fruit.

]]> By: Nathan Hamilton http://usasoccerstud.com/top-10-dumbest-world-cup-mascots/comment-page-1/#comment-344 Nathan Hamilton Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:06:20 +0000 http://usasoccerstud.com/?p=234#comment-344 i am nathan and i hate hate the world cup and i live in abbytown i am nathan and i hate hate the world cup and i live in abbytown

]]> By: jorden richardson http://usasoccerstud.com/top-10-dumbest-world-cup-mascots/comment-page-1/#comment-343 jorden richardson Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:58:59 +0000 http://usasoccerstud.com/?p=234#comment-343 hi am am bob marley and i lyk pizza and i dont lyk this website its stuped hi am am bob marley and i lyk pizza and i dont lyk this website its stuped

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