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Fatso the Fat-Arsed Wombat

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Mascot

The Resume

    Unofficial mascot of the 2000 Sydney Olympics
    Designed by cartoonist Paul Newell
    Popularized by comedians Roy and HG
    Spoofed official mascots Syd, Ollie and Millie

Why he might be annoying:

    Having both 'Fatso' and 'Fat-Arsed' in the name seems redundant.
    He appears to be mooning people.
    He was featured on a lot of unauthorized merchandise.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was more popular among Australians than the official mascots.
    Gold medalists Susie O'Neill, Grant Hackett and the men's 4x200 relay team appeared with him on the winners' dais.
    The original Fatso was sold at auction for $80,000, with the proceeds going to charity.
    A statue of him was included in the official memorial outside Sydney Olympic Stadium.

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 41 Votes: 48.78% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 59 Votes: 44.07% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 116 Votes: 60.34% Annoying