Mascot Misfire: When Branding Goes Wrong The Toronto Tempo's new mascots, Dez and Dot, have received a lukewarm reception from fans, sparking debate about what it means to represent a city or team.
Some see the mascots as endearing and uniquely Canadian, while others believe they're an affront to local culture.
Their backstory, which involves meeting in the Arctic tundra and being drawn together by their differing approaches to rhythm, raises questions about why these characters were chosen over more traditional Canadian icons.