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The Toronto Tempo’s New Mascot Is a Butch With She/They Pronouns and a Gorgeous Rumored GF
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· August 19, 2026
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Key takeaway The mascots were unveiled at a game against the Indiana Fever.
A Canadian team has introduced two new mascots, Dez and Dot. Dez is a snapping turtle and Dot is an arctic hare. The mascots were unveiled at a game against the Indiana Fever.
Dez is described as a butch snapping turtle icon with she/they pronouns. The team's chief marketing officer discussed the mascots in a statement, noting that they wanted the mascots to feel distinctly part of the team. Dez and Dot have different personalities that balance each other out.
Further details about the mascots can be found on the team's official website and Instagram.
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Category: rights Published: August 19, 2026 Source: them. Reading time: 1 min
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