Good attitude and sportspersonship. The hockey players could learn a thing or two. People said the plushies came off as condescending. Nothing about this looks condescending to me at all. Good attitude and not being a dick will go a long way.
Apparently they wanted all the athletes to hang the stoat plushies on their lanyard so it looks like they're celebrating the medal. This did not happen often. (You should've seen the looks on the Canadian men's hockey team when they got the plushies along with their silver medals.)
Really funny video of the male hockey players being given the plushies and looking very confused when it was handed to them. For figure skaters it's more normalized because the audience throws plushies onto the ice for them after a performance the hockey players were not expecting it.
Not directed at you specifically but it feels so strange how many people are weirded out by the plush. So many Olympics have mascots, and then merch or plushies of them. It feels like this is just the first one people noticed or something? Rio had that weird cat and bush, and London had that horrible grey blob
Did they give them out during the medal ceremonies though? This is the first time I remember seeing that. (Although I pay very little attention to the Olympics so I could very easily have just failed to notice.)
I thought they did, or at the least the mascots (people in the suits) would be there dancing around for pictures. There’s certainly some I don’t remember at all, so I’m sure it’s not been every time at least
Is it a sign of the times that we look for the monetary angle instead of just accepting people might like something for its own sake? It seems that every business out there wants to squeeze the last penny out of us.
Update: France had their own mascot/plush called the Phryges. A red triangle with eyes and legs and some hands. It was given to the medals winners as well but apparently not presented at the time of giving the medal.
Not to be like "participation trophy" or anything, but it feels weird to call someone who is the 4th or 5th best in the world at something a loser because they didn't get a top 3 medal. Like it's technically true, but it just feels weird.
All medalists received the plushie of the mascot. There has been some social media rabble-rousing that it’s rude to give them to people who didn’t earn gold. While a few athletes have been frustrated in the moment when they’re handed it, you have others reacting like these two. It became a thing to wear the mascot like it is wearing the medals.
I suspect that olympians, unless the athlete is big into traditionalism, really don't care much about the medal, but the achievement itself, comparatively. I've never heard of an athlete like, "yea, I wanted this shiny metal disc, that's why I worked so hard." I've generally heard some variation of them wanting to prove something either to themselves or others, or occasionally something like feeling alive when they do x, y, or z. The medal is just a bonus, a representation of the real reward.
I don't think its really the hair, its the sheer joy and energy she brings to everything she does. Its infectious in an awesome way. A lot like a certain dog here on imgur @AtlasHuggedrescuepup
that would be great, only issue i had with that trend is that nobody that had that hair actually looked like or even was in the same weight class as anniston so it kind of missed the mark.
Dannoboyo
They are both super nice people.
natebitatibetan
Oakland representing!!
EscalatorCongestion
Question: is everything womens skaters do adorable ... Because I'm pretty sure it is
animatronicChristmasChickens
How humiliating to get a stuffed stoat at the medal ceremony after competing so hard!
Oh, wait, these are adults, not the Canadian men's hockey team, so they are not upset.
mjperk
Good attitude and sportspersonship. The hockey players could learn a thing or two. People said the plushies came off as condescending. Nothing about this looks condescending to me at all. Good attitude and not being a dick will go a long way.
dooremouse
Absolutely adorable
MeatyMouthfeel
That's what I'm fucking taking about!
csullivan
TREXSEXISARMLESS
I know this REALLY isn't the point but I am so aware that she is jumping up and down next to peoples toes in ice skates.
IWantedOneOfThoseLongUsernamesTooSoIGotOne
Apparently they wanted all the athletes to hang the stoat plushies on their lanyard so it looks like they're celebrating the medal. This did not happen often. (You should've seen the looks on the Canadian men's hockey team when they got the plushies along with their silver medals.)
7hatsBollocks
These ladies have the better attitudes.
PorterPickUp
Queens help each other with their crowns
eatyourmeat
I don’t believe you have seen or read Game of Thrones
PorterPickUp
Wha!? Look at them helping here https://i0.wp.com/diva-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/01_12_HouseoftheDragon_S01.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1
tmphillips11
I know they extremely elite athletes but those leg muscles on both are impressive.
Evenmoreuselessname
Why is this a "but" sentence. Maybe "because" would be better?
ILoveThiPlatform
I love seeing the athletes being so awesome to their competitors.
Sportsmanship is sexy!!
jesuisgur
Glad to see silver winner more relaxed. She did look like she was gonna burst in tears before her run, right after and also when the votes came in...
hyjukilo
Like these guys?
jesuisgur
Pretty cool move
hovelhopper
I'm pretty sure Olympians don't need any help being sexy
muliphen
The US men's hockey team might after their vulgar display of partying with Kash.
OneOfTheEnemiesWithin
Such embarrassments!!
vigilantvigilantes
What is the deal with the plushie? The medal isn’t enough? Are the plushie makers a type of sponsor? I’m looking for monetary angles. An i just jaded?
Bananabeanie
Plushies are neat. If I were to choose, I'd rather get big ass plushie than hunk of fake gold.
ArcaneM37
Olympics medals often come with a gift of some sort. Remember the paintings? They were all over imgur when they were the gift.
Deshalope
Medals are too unhuggable.
jesuisgur
Reminds me of that movie 'The Bronze' where she... gets busy... with her medal...
PlaceHolderTitle
Really funny video of the male hockey players being given the plushies and looking very confused when it was handed to them. For figure skaters it's more normalized because the audience throws plushies onto the ice for them after a performance the hockey players were not expecting it.
gummyloaf
Not directed at you specifically but it feels so strange how many people are weirded out by the plush. So many Olympics have mascots, and then merch or plushies of them. It feels like this is just the first one people noticed or something? Rio had that weird cat and bush, and London had that horrible grey blob
IconicM
Did they give them out during the medal ceremonies though? This is the first time I remember seeing that. (Although I pay very little attention to the Olympics so I could very easily have just failed to notice.)
gummyloaf
I thought they did, or at the least the mascots (people in the suits) would be there dancing around for pictures. There’s certainly some I don’t remember at all, so I’m sure it’s not been every time at least
Makro57
Is it a sign of the times that we look for the monetary angle instead of just accepting people might like something for its own sake?
It seems that every business out there wants to squeeze the last penny out of us.
IslandGirl27
From my understanding, they used to be given flower bouquets with their medals, but the plushies have replaced that
nanahiki
Looking back at previous mascots, this one can only be described as miraculous.
sombradeamigo1742
its just the mascot. When they get a medal, they also get a plushie. Doesnt sound like theres a sponsorship or any money thing here.
JusticePhrall
Allow me to present you with this Olympic Labubu
rockmanx853000
They started this in Tokyo, not sure if France did the same but I’m guessing it’s becoming a norm. I for one like me a plush
rockmanx853000
Update: France had their own mascot/plush called the Phryges. A red triangle with eyes and legs and some hands. It was given to the medals winners as well but apparently not presented at the time of giving the medal.
KinetoPlay
It was a hat. You couldn't wear it, but it was a plushie of an anthropomorphized hat.
rockmanx853000
It’s a hat?!? Wow lol
Jamerperson
I saw that the losers are also getting the plushie
DrunkenMarineBiologist
Not to be like "participation trophy" or anything, but it feels weird to call someone who is the 4th or 5th best in the world at something a loser because they didn't get a top 3 medal. Like it's technically true, but it just feels weird.
Madblah
All medalists received the plushie of the mascot. There has been some social media rabble-rousing that it’s rude to give them to people who didn’t earn gold. While a few athletes have been frustrated in the moment when they’re handed it, you have others reacting like these two. It became a thing to wear the mascot like it is wearing the medals.
CaptainRedbeardButOnlyTheBeard
I suspect that olympians, unless the athlete is big into traditionalism, really don't care much about the medal, but the achievement itself, comparatively. I've never heard of an athlete like, "yea, I wanted this shiny metal disc, that's why I worked so hard." I've generally heard some variation of them wanting to prove something either to themselves or others, or occasionally something like feeling alive when they do x, y, or z. The medal is just a bonus, a representation of the real reward.
WellThatsJustWhatWeCallPillowTalkBaby
I am obsessed with her hair, what a freaking awesome look!
WackyWavingFlailingArmTubeMan
I too would like to give her the seggs
Fuckimgurcunts
I KNOW
judyblue
I gave my niece some hair chalks for her birthday last week and her reaction was to squeal, "I can do my hair like the gold medal girl!"
Carl99
I don't think its really the hair, its the sheer joy and energy she brings to everything she does. Its infectious in an awesome way. A lot like a certain dog here on imgur @AtlasHuggedrescuepup
TrumpRapesAndEatsChildren0002
Is that like the year rings on trees? Bleach it, let it grow out, bleach again, ...
Rabidgoat
she really does have a happy aura. super happy her and her fam
fskn
Username relevant.
WellThatsJustWhatWeCallPillowTalkBaby
Krackajak78
Who dat?
redsmerf
If she puts it in a ponytail, will it look like a raccoon?
mnfriesen
Looks like a trash panda
MostAwesomeDan
I saw someone here refer to her as "The Flying Raccoon" a few days ago
certainlynotaserialkiller
the rest of her aint bad either
DYLANLEE79
Really? Cause I absolutely HATE it. Gay man here, you?
psych0bunneh
My boyfriend calls her the "racoon girl" because it reminds him of a raccoon tail.
evilgriff
https://i.imgur.com/LfIG7DQ
WellThatsJustWhatWeCallPillowTalkBaby
Also queer, but bi. I like the kind of Egyptian look to the dye job, it has an 80's vibe to me for some reason.
TheDildoOfConsequences
If I may opine in my capacity as a fellow chap of the homosexual persuasion, my appraisal would be that it looks spiffing.
NotGoodAtUserNames1
I don’t love it down, but it looks super cute when it’s in a ponytail when she’s performing.
ChorizoPig
Good news! You're going to see it everywhere over the next year or so.
certainlynotaserialkiller
thats great news. i would love some more fun outside.
ChorizoPig
Remember when the Jennifer Aniston/Rachel haircut was everywhere? I feel like this version well get some of that same traction.
certainlynotaserialkiller
that would be great, only issue i had with that trend is that nobody that had that hair actually looked like or even was in the same weight class as anniston so it kind of missed the mark.
derpderpderp182
I can’t tell if it’s blue or gold.
CommunCreator
It’s burgundy
HowDoesAnyonePickTheseThings
You win the gold for comments
vertumnus1
It's usually gold. They hand out blue ones at state fairs.
HumanCapybara
Not this shit again
Joylove
It’s an older meme sir
PantsAreForTheWeek
A freaking awesome look for escaping enemy fire maybe.
Krackajak78
https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1YnZ4dzhkd3BwcWpjbm5ranpodzcxMG1jeHI4cWZ4dmVib3hzeHRxZyZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/SdnptvuaOYjfi/200w.webp
MeeseOnABeam
i think there might be a boat in this image, but im not sure
Piloerection69
Oh shit, are lions operating warships?
nosnowyno
FTUG
https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1Zndkd2luNTM1NDcxbml1a2lsYWs5YW12N3JoczFqaTVjd2Rrc2FpYiZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/l0HU20BZ6LbSEITza/200w.webp
TELunus
Idk who the guy in the grey shirt is or why you posted a picture of him
Carl99
Ok, who's got the taylor swift one to add to this on hand?
PantsAreForTheWeek
After a quick web search: I do!
ElDragonRojo
Well, to your point, she didn’t get hit by any enemy fire so I guess it worked
PantsAreForTheWeek
My point exactly, eh?
Ionico
Dazzling
redsmerf
Razzling
Ionico
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazzle_camouflage. ;)
redsmerf
Yeah, I know what it is. My brain just wanted to combine the razzle with the dazzle