JAPAN - You know how the saying goes: Lions, Tigers, and... Melon Bears? Yubari, Japan, a city famous for its gourmet melons which can go for thousands of dollars at auction, has apparently decided to create a mascot in order to promote the city's culture and produce community. While I like the idea, I'm not so sure about the design they eventually decided on. After watching the video below, I think it's clear the children of Yubari agree:
Take note, produce companies. Associating your produce with a giant man-eating creature may not be the best way to win over the family demographic. If you think the “man-eating” part was an exaggeration, I'd take note that I'm pretty sure that's blood on its teeth.
Maybe the people behind Melon Bear will prove me wrong and the produce mascot will become a big hit. Until that happens, however, I'll put my money behind the non-carnivorious members of the mascot community.
