Dunk (mascot)

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

^ "Recycling" (PDF). NSA.gov.
^ Hattem, Julian (2015-04-20). "NSA unveils pro-recycling mascot for kids named 'Dunk'". The Hill. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
^ Comedy Central (2015-04-24), The Daily Show - Shakes on a Plain & Secret Agent Can, retrieved 2017-12-10
^ Plaugic, Lizzie (2015-04-19). "Meet the NSA's disturbing Earth Day mascot, Dunk". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
^ Bowerman, Mary. "Is the NSA's recycling mascot terrifying?". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-03-16.

[1] "Recycling" (PDF). NSA.gov.

[2] Hattem, Julian (2015-04-20). "NSA unveils pro-recycling mascot for kids named 'Dunk'". The Hill. Retrieved 2017-12-10.

[3] Comedy Central (2015-04-24), The Daily Show - Shakes on a Plain & Secret Agent Can, retrieved 2017-12-10

[4] Plaugic, Lizzie (2015-04-19). "Meet the NSA's disturbing Earth Day mascot, Dunk". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-03-16.

[5] Bowerman, Mary. "Is the NSA's recycling mascot terrifying?". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-03-16.

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