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EURO 2012 Mascots - Poland and Ukraine get "soft"?

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Dec 1, 10, 18:57 #1

On December 4th in Warsaw the names of the two twin mascots will be revealed. Some of the possible nicks are:
* Slavek and Slavko
* Syemko and Strymko
* Klemek and Ladko
http://euro2012-poland-ukraine.org/euro-2012-talismans-to-get-names-in -december/
One might say: "Oh, this is great". Is it?! Here is what mascots we picked:

How sad is it? Do we consider football a game where flowers are gathered and everyone is cheering and happy? What is there so funny about this sport that makes these two wussies smile? I initiated a petition to change these twin mascots to another set of twins. Here is the link:
http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs15/i/2007/109/c/9/Euro_2012_antiMascots_b y_Kaiser_Conti.jpg
These guys look like they are ready to play football :)
What do you think? Are Poland and Ukraine sending "soft" messages about themselves into the world?

Bratwurst BoyThreads: 11 Posts: 14,563 Joined: Apr 2, 07 ♂	Edited by: Bratwurst Boy Dec 1, 10, 19:09 #2
Nathan: Do we consider football a game where flowers are gathered and everyone is cheering and happy Ummm....yes? (Only if you win of course) ;) Nathan: What is there so funny about this sport that makes these two wussies smile? What is your alternative? A more grumpy, serious mascot??? Football tournaments are great and often funny events (especially if you win of course) :)

SeanusThreads: 22 Posts: 30,158 Joined: Dec 25, 07 ♂	Dec 1, 10, 19:15 #3
Well, sb has to bring a smile to peoples' faces after seeing the state of those roads ;)

PennBoyThreads: 157 Posts: 3,443 Joined: Dec 7, 08 ♂	Edited by: PennBoy Dec 1, 10, 19:18 #4
Nathan: Is it?! Here is what mascots we picked They look like two gay guys, maybe a rainbow flag on the shirt?

TorqThreads: 65 Posts: 4,024 Joined: Apr 10, 09 MEMBER ♂	Dec 1, 10, 19:24 #5
LOL What about the names for these two? Romperek and Stomperko? Skinko and Hoolko?

TrevekThreads: 33 Posts: 2,155 Joined: May 21, 08 ♂	Dec 1, 10, 20:44 #6
Nathan: What is there so funny about this sport that makes these two wussies smile? Seanus: Well, sb has to bring a smile to peoples' faces after seeing the state of those roads ;) Maybe they are happy that they are finally getting some decent roads built in their neighbourhoods.

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Edited by: Nathan Dec 2, 10, 01:07 #7

Bratwurst Boy:

What is your alternative?

Torq posted the true mascot of the championship - there won't be winners without spilling some sweat (I hope no blood, though:) as neither Ukrainian, nor Polish team are going to make it easy. The mascots should be a sign to other teams of what is waiting for them: to be totally ripped apart and eaten alive. I am against deceitful happy faces of these colorful boys.

Bratwurst Boy:

Ummm....yes? (Only if you win of course) ;)

Since only one team is a true winner, the majority might consider a more serious look on their faces ;)

PennBoy:

They look like two gay guys, maybe a rainbow flag on the shirt?

They may be gay or straight - this is not the issue - we have to be honest with guests about their miserable fate from the beginning.

Seanus:

Well, sb has to bring a smile to peoples' faces after seeing the state of those roads ;)

Trevek:

Maybe they are happy that they are finally getting some decent roads built in their neighbourhoods.

I wish I could put something against that...;) Long way to go, but we will be there.

Torq:

Romperek and Stomperko?

I like these names, Torq :) I always wondered why great ideas are always put aside at such important decisions.

convexThreads: 46 Posts: 7,185 Joined: Nov 25, 09 ♂	Dec 2, 10, 01:18 #8
Nathan: neither Ukrainian, nor Polish team are going to make it easy On who? Their fans? That little Ukrainian kid doesn't look all that amused at having to stand next to the Polish mascot.

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Edited by: Nathan Dec 2, 10, 01:31 #9

convex:

That little Ukrainian kid doesn't look all that amused at having to stand next to the Polish mascot.

Would you if you where there to stand next to a guy-mascot? I bet he would have cheered if it was some bosomed chick (mascot or not) in mini-skirt ;)

convex:

On who? Their fans?

The two host teams will rip Europe to pieces on the field like piranahs wounded ducklings. But maybe these cheerful mascots were made to console the defeated when they are on their planes home, convex.

NathanThreads: 33 Posts: 1,846 Joined: Feb 13, 09 ♂	Dec 4, 10, 16:25 #10
Here we go, the talismans (mascots) got the names: Slavko for Ukrainian and Slavek for Polish. It is interesting because these names are symbols of who we are - Slavic people.

Bratwurst BoyThreads: 11 Posts: 14,563 Joined: Apr 2, 07 ♂	Dec 4, 10, 16:51 #11
Nathan: Here we go, the talismans (mascots) got the names: Slavko for Ukrainian and Slavek for Polish. It is interesting because these names are symbols of who we are - Slavic people. I thought so....they were my favourites too! :)

ShortHairThugThreads: - Posts: 1,377 Joined: May 1, 09 ♂	Dec 4, 10, 18:11 #12
Mascots are ready to play ball, I hope the stadiums are in better shape though.

Bratwurst BoyThreads: 11 Posts: 14,563 Joined: Apr 2, 07 ♂	Dec 4, 10, 18:28 #13
Cute..:)

convexThreads: 46 Posts: 7,185 Joined: Nov 25, 09 ♂	Dec 4, 10, 18:33 #14
ShortHairThug: Mascots are ready to play ball, I hope the stadiums are in better shape though. Trippy video....

Bratwurst BoyThreads: 11 Posts: 14,563 Joined: Apr 2, 07 ♂	Dec 4, 10, 18:51 #15
Remembers anybody 2006? German Goleo didn't had pants...now that raised a few eyebrows!!! :)

convexThreads: 46 Posts: 7,185 Joined: Nov 25, 09 ♂	Dec 4, 10, 18:58 #16
Bratwurst Boy: Remembers anybody 2006? German Goleo didn't had pants...now that raised a few eyebrows!!! :) What's the problem? Lots of people don't wear pants while playing football... Am I alone here?

Bratwurst BoyThreads: 11 Posts: 14,563 Joined: Apr 2, 07 ♂	Dec 4, 10, 19:04 #17
convex: Lots of people don't wear pants while playing football... Am I alone here? backs out slowly runs ;)

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Dec 4, 10, 19:12 #18

Mascots are supposed to be soft. Thug image is overrated, besides I don’t like the competition. Goleo not having his pants on raising eyebrows? Hard to believe, he wouldn’t be German if he did ;) Funny how we always find something wrong with someone else’s idea. As for the names of the mascots if one was a girl I’m sure that some of you would called them pivko and vodka sooner or later :). They are what they are, I'm happy with them, now the idea of them being twins might be over the top though.

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Dec 5, 10, 05:06 #19

ShortHairThug:

Mascots are ready to play ball, I hope the stadiums are in better shape though.

As long as there is grass - who cares?! A few branchy trees around and we are set :)

ShortHairThug:

Funny how we always find something wrong with someone else’s idea.

ShortHairThug:

now the idea of them being twins might be over the top though.

Indeed ;)

Bratwurst Boy:

now that raised a few eyebrows!!! :)

I bet nobody saw anything behind his leg to raise the eyebrows - it is definitely higher than the knee level - so no surprises here ;)

ShortHairThug:

them pivko and vodka sooner or later :).

Rather, piwko i horilka :)

skysoulmateThreads: 41 Posts: 3,039 Joined: Jan 10, 10 ♂	Edited by: skysoulmate Dec 5, 10, 10:59 #20
Nathan: How sad is it? Do we consider football a game where flowers are gathered and everyone is cheering and happy? The mascots look good to me. ...but you probably would prefer something modeled after this, huh? ------ ShortHairThug: ... Thug image is overrated... Hmm, am I just imagining this? lol

southernThreads: 116 Posts: 10,955 Joined: May 17, 07 ♂	Dec 5, 10, 13:05 #21
I would put an ukr girl and a Polka kissing after slapping each other.

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