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A 27-year-old named Kelley Dennison running to represent Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District, for example, has posted Groyper-style memes, including one of her as the Groyper mascot, a derivative of Pepe the Frog.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

Her popularity gave a welcome boost to Busan's tourism, and the city has embraced her as an unofficial mascot.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The first indication that something a bit fantastical is going on here is the fact that the boutique store has a mascot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Panda Express is expanding its marketing in Roblox and Fortnite, saying initial forays like integrating its panda mascot and Original Orange Chicken boosted brand awareness and restaurant visits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

I suddenly wanted to blame it all on the Gator mascot, but knew I needed more than that, and more than just a gut feeling that the place was all wrong for me.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

Plus, why Apollo relies on business fundamentals and corporate culture instead of blimps and mascots.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Tech companies are also increasingly branding AI assistants as cute mascots, a choice that some say encourages users to project personalities and emotions onto the agent.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026

Alex Kirshner argues that the rise of these cute little mascots is “a natural pivot point in not just A.I. design but public messaging.”

From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2026

The two sons of a police officer killed in a crash on Teesside will lead out the Manchester United team as mascots for Sunday's Premier League match against Ipswich at Old Trafford.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

The queen’s sister, Empress Marie of Russia, took photographs during the royal inspection, and afterward, the eager fans who mobbed the dock gave the crew teddy bears and other mascots to carry south.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong