By far the best Olympic mascot, “Smoky” was the official mascot for the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Born in the Olympic Village just before the games, Smoky was a success because he was real, and most importantly, adorable.
Those Loony Olympic Mascots
London's eerie choices for the 2012 games prompt questions about what makes a successful mascot. From the cute and cuddly to the creepy, absurd, and ethically questionable, a visual survey of past Olympic mascots.
Smoky, Los Angeles 1932