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Do other countries have a mascot like we do? Shit’s weird.
This is what GPT4 said:
Yes, many countries have national personifications or mascots similar to Uncle Sam in the United States. Here are a few examples:
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United Kingdom: John Bull is a national personification of the UK, particularly England. He’s often depicted as a stout, middle-aged man, wearing a Union Flag waistcoat.
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Russia: Mother Russia, also known as Rodina-Mat, is a national personification of Russia. She’s often depicted as a woman of strength, a symbol of the nation’s spirit and purpose.
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Canada: Johnny Canuck is a personification of Canada. He’s often depicted as a well-built lumberjack or a brave soldier.
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France: Marianne is a symbol of the French Republic. She represents liberty and reason, and she’s often depicted as a beautiful woman wearing a Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom.
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Australia: Boxing Kangaroo is a national symbol and a mascot, especially in sports.
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New Zealand: Kiwi, a flightless bird, is a national symbol and unofficial national mascot.
Remember, these mascots or symbols are often used in a more symbolic or metaphorical context, rather than as literal representations of the country.
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