Hi Katie,

I'd like to see a dual one: Caterpillar to Butterfly. Think the reason is kind of obvious...

Best,
Melody

I liked the butterfly idea as well, but fear it might have been over-used on trans sites already.
I think perhaps for a mascot it ought to be something like a fluffy toy - I'm a kitten person myself. (Cyoot LOLs rule).

Along the same lines, it would be nice to have an identifyable GS emblem - something that could later be turned into a badge/brooch/pin etc.

A caterfly?
A butterpillar?

Hi Janis,

"Butterpillar", wasn't that happened to Lot's wife? Oh, no it was salt not butter - not to be confused with unsalted butter...

Best,
Melody

A very rare sighting of the elusive Butterpillar.............................sssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhh!

Hi Janis,

Saw one just like that in my back yard - my hounds scared it away. Pity, Katie could have had it stuffed and mounted...

Best,
Melody

It is hard to think of anything more appropriate than a butterfly as a TG mascot.

A chameleon?

Z

Yes, Zoe, but being a chameleon all our lives is not our spirit or goal.

True chameleons are gorgeous creatures and would better represent the non TS membership of Gender Society. I think a butterfly is an excellent idea also. I can vision a chameleon looking upward at a butterfly like a fairytale elephant and mouse image where two unlikely friends find that friendship. Unfortunately most images show the chameleon trying to eat the butterfly. That is why I mentioned the unlikely friends image.

I think the cat or bunny idea is somewhat stereotypical as in being cute and cuddly. Both actually prefer to be left alone and tend to only show affection towards the one that feeds them. We don't need any signs of loneliness here.

I'm thinking Katie is actually looking at her next money making venture and would like something that could be sold in different forms such as stuffed animals and jewelry. I think any of the ideas mentioned by myself and others could be made to work.

Hugs,
Marsha

Actually I'm editing this in after second thought. A chameleon actually represents TS's also because they show the desire to blend in.

LOL Katie, money making is a good thing! Just as long as you are not taking advantage of anyone and I don't believe that would ever be your intention.
Hugs,
Marsha

I think the idea of having a mascot is excellent. And I am serious it would be an excellent way to make money. You brought up how sports teams have mascots and face it, you can't go to a town with a sports team without finding tshirts and what have you trinkets with the mascot emblazoned on them. A symbol like that is far better than a logo like the last TW tshirts had. Gals who are not out would never wear the old shirt, but something where they can identify with, your mascot, would be the perfect image and they would know the meaning without worrying about being outed.
Hugs,
Marsha

What about a Sea Horse, they're often quite confused in their gender roles, lol, as are penguins sometimes, or maybe a Lemur

Tara

Hi Katie,

It just so happens I have a coloney/nest/burrow (or whatever they are called) of ground squirrels living underneath the concrete slab under my house. They aren't as cute as tree squirrels since the lack the fluffy tails, but they are furry and I'd gladly sell them to TGS for almost nothing. They multiply in the hundreds at birthing season. Washed, blow dried and with falsie tail fluff they would make wonderful mascots. Perhaps Marsha, as a professional, could stop at my place here in California to gather them up, on her way to Thailand at the end of the year.

Always glad to do anything to help the cause.

Best,
Melody

Thank God we don't have ground squirrels here in Savannah, just the tree version of the fluffy tail rats, lol. But I agree ground squirrels, flying squirrels, and chipmunks are some of the cutest creatures to inhabit our planet. If it wasn't for the havoc they cause, I would love to have more around. Oh geez, maybe they would fit in here, sorry about that idea. I do believe in trapping and relocating pests like that.
Hugs,
Marsha

I think that one of the hazards of a fluffy or cute mascot is that it may be too feminine (please stop - let me finish) when this site also exists for people for whom masculinity is a goal. Pity that Seahorses are already accounted for. Snails (less cute I acknowledge) are also an hermaphrodite and clearly illustrate that journeys take a long time. I think I'm partially joking.
A logo however is easier. Why not a möbius strip? Something that encloses and protects with three dimensions and yet possesses only a single face and single edge.
Rachel

Okay...it might be a little 13 year old "Hello Kitty" idea, but a Mermaid? Or are legendary creatures not allowed? If they are allowed, I would like to make another suggestion...a fairy with butterfly wings.

Z

I swear this is Cris' entry, not mine...

Mmmmm.........interesting.
Does it squeak?
And don't say "No it barks!"

What a good doggie. Gets my vote! LOL

Hugs

Debbie

I say we just make Christine our Mascot. =P