Chapter 1
The kitchen cabinet companions
Chapter 2
Silicon Valley and the digital zoo
Chapter 3
Japan's cute mascot explosion
Chapter 4
Stars of the stadium and screen
YOUR GOAL
Master of The secret names of famous brand mascots
Ch 4 · Stars of the stadium and screen
schopenhauer Photos of the feline actors appear chronologically inside the circular gold film loop
schopenhauer Phillie Phanatic
From Muppet hands, to stadium stands, best in the lands!
schopenhauer The 1980 Moscow Olympics mascot Misha became a global sensation and a symbol of childhood wonder.
schopenhauer Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's iconic roaring movie mascot is a real lion, played by seven different beasts over the years.
BETA
schopenhauer Identify iconic green mascots to learn the history behind famous pop culture brand logos.
Fun Fact
MGM's first lion: The very first MGM lion, named Slats, didn't roar at all; he just silently looked around because silent films didn't have sound yet.
Glossary
mascot (noun)
A person, animal, or object adopted by a group as a symbolic representative to bring good luck. The San Diego Chicken, debuting in 1974, pioneered comedic mascot performances across American sports and television.
A person, animal, or object adopted by a group as a symbolic representative to bring good luck. The San Diego Chicken, debuting in 1974, pioneered comedic mascot performances across American sports and television.
Quiz
What accessory does the Monopoly mascot Milburn Pennybags NOT wear, despite popular beliefs?
Quiz
What is the name of the official mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers NHL team, known for his chaotic orange fur?
Quiz
What was the name of the first silent lion mascot used by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) starting in 1924?
Quiz
What was Mickey Mouse's original name before Walt Disney's wife suggested 'Mickey'?
Quiz
Which famous stadium feature is the Boston Red Sox mascot, Wally the Green Monster, named after?