Here are the mascots of the 2008 Olympics, which is being held in Beijing: The "Five Friendlies" represent the largest number of mascots since the practice began in 1972. You can find out more about them at http://en.beijing2008.com/37/03/column211990337.shtml. The website includes a history of the Olympic mascot(s), and immediately my eyes were drawn to Hodori, the mascot of the 1988 Seoul Games: I don't think I'm being biased in believing that he's the most charismatic, attractive, and well-designed of the 9 featured in the "Olympic Mascots of the past Olympiad" section. Which do you think is the best? Looking at Hodori brought back fond memories. Hodori was everywhere right before I came to the US (my family immigrated in spring 1988). Thus, my fondest and most vivid memories of my former...