Izzy

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Izzy was the abstract, computer-generated mascot character created for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Olympic mascot
cartoon character
computer-generated character
fictional character
alsoKnownAs Whatizit
appearedIn merchandise
television specials
video games
associatedWith Atlanta 1996 Olympics branding
Olympic Games
city Atlanta
colorScheme blue
country United States of America
surface form: United States
creator John Ryan
criticizedFor abstract appearance
perceived lack of connection to host city
designMedium computer animation
designType abstract character
event 1996 Summer Olympics
feature large eyes
lightning-bolt eyebrows
ring-shaped appendages
hasOfficialSport track and field (as depicted in media)
introducedAt 1992 Summer Olympics
surface form: 1992 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
introducedInCity Barcelona
introducedInCountry Spain
nameChangeYear 1993
notableFor being the first computer-generated Olympic mascot
originalName Whatizit
role official mascot of the 1996 Summer Olympics
subjectOf public criticism
symbolizes Olympic rings
Olympic spirit
targetAudience children
theme energy
fun
imagination
timePeriod 1990s
usedBy Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games
usedIn Atlanta 1996 Olympic educational materials
Atlanta 1996 Olympic marketing

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