So, there’s a thread on the Debian mailing lists on a mascot for the project. Someone jokingly suggested a Marmot.
Marmots typically live in burrows, and hibernate there through the winter. Most marmots are highly social, and use loud whistles to communicate with one another, especially when alarmed.
Now if that’s not a reason why Marmot should be the Debian mascot, I’d be very disappointed.
And just look at this froody Marmot. I say he’s the complete embodiment of all that is free and open. Now that’s one happy and content Marmot.
And here’s yet another blissfully content Marmot, chilling out. I don’t care what you think, these dudes are cool. This post deserves a whole new category. And I’m going to call it…
wait for it…
Marmot!
My vote’s for Marmot.
February 27, 2008 at 4:06 am
Marmots ftw.
Also immortalized in the Big Lebowski.
February 27, 2008 at 4:31 am
Marmots ftw!
But dude, they’re highly social. What’s up with that?
February 27, 2008 at 4:44 am
Woohoo, Marmot fans!
Big Lebowski – the greatest pop culture Marmot reference of all time. ftw.
I know! they are naturally social creatures, who’da thunk eh?
Strange creatures, Marmots.
February 27, 2008 at 8:10 am
“use loud whistles to communicate… especially when alarmed”
considering your naturally nervous state, your neighbours / co-workers must have lodged a formal complaint by now?
February 27, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Third time this week…
February 29, 2008 at 11:50 am
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