Meet the Winter Olympics' Charming Mascots: Neve and Gliz

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The discussion revolves around the mascots for the Winter Olympics, specifically "Neve" and "Gliz." Participants express their opinions on the design and artistic merit of these characters, exploring themes of creativity, cultural representation, and personal taste.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants describe Neve and Gliz as embodying the essence of winter sports, with Neve characterized as gentle and elegant, while Gliz is seen as lively and playful.
  • Others question the artistic quality of the mascots, with comments suggesting they resemble chromosomes and expressing disappointment in their design.
  • A few participants speculate on the artist's background, with one noting that the creator is a 38-year-old designer who won a competition, while others humorously critique the artistic process.
  • There are humorous exchanges regarding the mascots' design, with some participants joking about the potential for violence in response to the mascots' appearance.
  • One participant expresses a desire for a penguin mascot, indicating a preference for different representations.
  • Several comments reflect a strong negative reaction to the mascots, with some labeling them as "retarded" and questioning the artistic capabilities of Italians.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; instead, there are multiple competing views regarding the mascots' design and artistic value, with some expressing admiration and others strong criticism.

Contextual Notes

Participants' opinions vary widely, and the discussion includes humor and sarcasm, which may affect the interpretation of their statements. The artistic merit and cultural implications of the mascots remain unresolved.

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These are the mascots to the winter olympics this year

2006_winter_olympics_mascot.jpg


"Neve": she is a gentle, kind and elegant snowball; "Gliz": he is a lively, playful ice cube. They are the two symbolic characters of the XX Olympic Winter Games. They complement each other and personify the very essence of winter sports.

http://www.olympic.org/uk/games/torino/open_mascotte_uk.asp

Need I say more?
 
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What's wrong? Also, Ice VI is the most common form of solidified water on the planet, which the winter season is characterized throughout the free world.
 
Pengwuino said:
These are the mascots to the winter olympics this year

2006_winter_olympics_mascot.jpg




http://www.olympic.org/uk/games/torino/open_mascotte_uk.asp

Need I say more?


What, that supposed to be a sex chromosome? Alright, I'd do her :-p

But then again, you probably think too much.. its just a what are youmacallit a logo!
 
cronxeh said:
What, that supposed to be a sex chromosome?
:smile: That's exactly the first thing that came to my mind too when I saw them...chromosomes! :smile: I wonder how much they paid an artist to come up with those characters? But, hey, it takes guts to call a stick figure a mascot! :biggrin:
 
Moonbear said:
I wonder how much they paid an artist to come up with those characters?

Artist ?

These figures were not created by a child ?

marlon
 
Would you like a nuke, firebomb or just plain old saturation bombing? $10 million apiece, in cash with half up front.
 
marlon said:
Artist ?

These figures were not created by a child ?

marlon
Nope, apparently the creator is a 38-yr old. I wonder what the other entries looked like if this was the winner of the competition? (I hadn't followed the link before to see that it was a competition.)

If it was a contest among school children, I'd understand and consider it more sweet than lame, but since it was not done by children...:rolleyes:
 
Dawguard said:
Would you like a nuke, firebomb or just plain old saturation bombing? $10 million apiece, in cash with half up front.
:rolleyes:

how can we be certain that you actually can execute this job ? What are your credentials ?

marlon
 
marlon said:
:rolleyes:

how can we be certain that you actually can execute this job ? What are your credentials ?

marlon
Well...as for credentials you'll have to take my word for it. They revoked my security clearence after I used a nuclear warhead to keep my pizza warm. As such I no longer have acess to the necessary documents to prove it. Trust me, Torino will burn if you pay me the $10 million :devil: HAHAHAHAHAAAA
 
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Darned it we need a PENGUIN as the mascot for the Olympics.
 
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Dawguard said:
Well...as for credentials you'll have to take my word for it. They revoked my security clearence after I used a nuclear warhead to keep my pizza warm. As such I no longer have acess to the necessary documents to prove it. Trust me, Torino will burn if you pay me the $10 million :devil: HAHAHAHAHAAAA
Just hold on a while. Ok, forget about the credentials. Tell me, what was your latest score ? At what age did you begin "bombing" ? Why did you chose this line of work ? I want a complete psychological overview.

marlon
 
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marlon said:
Just hold on a while. Ok, forget about the credentials. Tell me, what was your latest score ? At what age did you begin "bombing" ? Why did you chose this line of work ? I want a complete psychological overview.

marlon
My bombing career began when I saw Dr. Strangelove at nineteen years old. I immediatly joined the Air Forces's nuclear weapons division as a satteliete systems operator. Over time I was transferred to transportation and testing. Shortly after that they found me using the warhead to keep pizza warm and gave me a dishonourable discharge. Ever since then I've taken up the hobby of collecting different types of bombs. It's just a hobby, but I figured I might put some of my more redundant pieces to work. Sure, it's an expensive hobby but I've managed to get funding from various groups. I'm not sure who they are, I think they're charities that fund various collecters. They're nice, generous people.
 
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Omg those are retarded! Shame on whoever created those...I thought Italians were supposed to be good artists.
 
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Moonbear said:
:smile: That's exactly the first thing that came to my mind too when I saw them...chromosomes! :smile: I wonder how much they paid an artist to come up with those characters? But, hey, it takes guts to call a stick figure a mascot! :biggrin:

OK, those are totally chromosomes. And they are crossing over!

http://www.olympic.org/common/images/games/torino/v_mascotte_400.gif


They make a big deal about the artist and his inspiration..
The mascots were born from the pencil of Pedro Albuquerque, a 38-year old Portuguese designer who won the international competition launched by the Organising Committee for the Olympic Games in Turin (TOROC) on 25 March 2003. He was inspired by his passion for water and the incredible shapes this element takes on when it is transformed into snow or ice; by his research into the Italian spirit and the places hosting the Olympic Games; by the Olympic values; and by the technical characteristics of the various sporting disciplines of the Games...

.. but then Pedro said, "meh", got drunk, and drew the logo.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
OK, those are totally chromosomes. And they are crossing over!

:smile: :-p
 
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scorpa said:
Omg those are retarded! Shame on whoever created those...I thought Italians were supposed to be good artists.

Oh let's be realistic. It is obvious this masterpiece was inspired by such greats as Da Vinci and his works. :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
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Math Is Hard said:
OK, those are totally chromosomes. And they are crossing over!

http://www.olympic.org/common/images/games/torino/v_mascotte_400.gif
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Chiasma!
 
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  • #18
Someone tell that guy in the blue to stop being such a damn block head.
 
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words can't explain how much I hate that logo. ugh.
 
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