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Give that World Cup Mascot some Trousers!

By: WC Bob | January 30th, 2006 | 3 Comments »

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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Username By Bense | January 31st, 2006 at 5:55 am
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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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Username By Euler | January 31st, 2006 at 7:45 am
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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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