Dunk (mascot)

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A picture of Dunk from the NSA website Dunk Mascot NSA.jpg
A picture of Dunk from the NSA website

Dunk is an anthropomorphic recycling bin who functioned as a mascot for the National Security Agency (NSA), in order to promote recycling. [1] [2] He debuted in 2015.

Reception

Dunk was criticized for his rough CGI design. He was mocked on a segment of The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, [3] described as "the stuff of nightmares" by The Verge , [4] and as "terrifying" by USA Today . [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Recycling" (PDF). NSA.gov. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-09-18. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
  2. ↑ Hattem, Julian (2015-04-20). "NSA unveils pro-recycling mascot for kids named 'Dunk'". The Hill . Archived from the original on 2017-12-10. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
  3. ↑ Comedy Central (2015-04-24), The Daily Show - Shakes on a Plain & Secret Agent Can, archived from the original on 2025-01-22, retrieved 2017-12-10
  4. ↑ Plaugic, Lizzie (2015-04-19). "Meet the NSA's disturbing Earth Day mascot, Dunk". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2024-03-16. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  5. ↑ Bowerman, Mary. "Is the NSA's recycling mascot terrifying?". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on 2024-03-16. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
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