Rejected Paris Olympic Mascots
Finalist concepts also embodied French spirit
Recently, the Paris Olympic organizing committee revealed that two triangular red mascots are the shape of Phrygian caps would serve as mascots for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/nov/14/paris-2024-olympic-mascot-paralympic-mascot-phryges-france)
Following is the list of finalists that also embodied the French spirt yet fell short of being designated the official mascot for the 2024 Olympic Games:
1. Puffy the Long-Smoldering-Ash Tipped Cigarette
2. Quentin the Welcoming Waving White Flag
3. Margaux the Aged-Out Moulin Rouge Dancer
4. Jules the Faux Occupied Waiter
5. Lea the Quadrilingual Hotel Concierge Who Pretends to Not Speak English
6. Chloe the Mass Produced for Airport Arrivals Frozen Croissant & Her Sidekick Camille the Day-Old Baguette
7. Gabriel the Pervy Policeman Talking to Your Daughter
8. Marcel the Handsy Mime
9. Gerard the Unsteady Giant Empty Jeroboam Bottle
10. Louis the Striking Laborer
11. Hugo the Hop-less Frog
12. Matisse the Romantic Meal Disrupting Street Accordionist
Bonne chance next time to all!
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