Best Olympic Mascots

The Vancouver 2010 mascots were absolutely adorable - if Mukmuk had been granted "full mascot" status, I would have given them 100 per cent!

The pair are both creatures of British Columbian mythology along the aboriginal peoples. - Chimpchomp

Love him or hate him these games are yet to come and he has already created a splash in the water. - Chimpchomp

Used extensively in the opening and closing ceremonies. One of the all time favourites. - Chimpchomp

Used as a symbol around the host city he was especially popular with Catalonians. - Chimpchomp

A skiing wolf despite his species he is rather cute and according to the IOC "he changed the general perception of wolves." - Chimpchomp

Great mascot, simple, positive and funny. Always stayed in the harts of local people and, I guess, worldwide. Shows the spirit of the town, and the reagion

It's cute and simple

These cute little things actually represent the animals of China and I love them for it. I mean, panda! You can't get more Chinese than a panda, and I'm Chinese-Canadian (no I don't like them just because they are Chinese)!

Hodori was generally much better known than Housini they were chosen as tigers are common in Korean legends. - Chimpchomp

Although nothing spectacular, Athena and Phevos were a simple cycladic-art doll inspired mascot duo. The nearly identical male and female mascots represented equality, participation, fair play, co-operation and brotherhood. Simple, eternal values.

Lyo the lion after the lion that was said to roam Singapore and Merly a merlion, iconic to Singapore as they are used as statues and fountains all over the island. - Chimpchomp

These two are simple but memorable and many children enjoy using them to represent the olympics years later. - Chimpchomp

Designed by a member of the Disney company, he represents the United States however he is confused with several other disney characters that are eagles named Sam. - Chimpchomp