Give that World Cup Mascot some Trousers!
The mascot for this World Cup, Goleo, is the latest in the long and sordid history of sport mascots to attract detractors, but he/she/it might be first to be labeled a “perverted lion.”
German fan group BAFF has no only tarred Goleo with this description but is vowing to do something about it. The group plans to introduce a new mascot, that it feels better reflects German culture and customs.
Prolleo is the name and the revised lion will carry beer and wear trousers, a stark contrast to Goleo who lets it all hang out.
Hey kids, check me out. I’m a Perverted Lion
Story originally spotted here.
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By Bense | January 31st, 2006 at 5:55 am 
No, YOU’re the pervert for thinking a goofy lion needs pants 
I wondered why Germany didn’t make up another symbol (Just b/c the lion is commonly affliated with England) and the answer was given to me a month ago.
The german Fanclub introduced their own Mascot, an Eagle called “Paule”. Two mascot eagles at the same WC could have messed with FIFAs whatsoever requirements.
And I want Goleo with a huge dingdong, Lederhosen and a Beer mug instead of a football, too.
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By Euler | January 31st, 2006 at 7:45 am This is a crazy world where we live in. A lion does not need pants. He deserve a beer mug, since he is German. He was probably drunk all over the Bavarian Oktoberfest, and forgot the pants there in Munich. He looks hungover 
No pants!!! Yes beer!!!
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