Why is there no NodeJS mascot?

[janaurka]

As the title says. NodeJS definitely needs a mascot. AFAIK there is none. :(

(It feels like this "bug" is better suited here then in https://github.com/nodejs/node)

Totally agree on that. Mascots are a must-have for every serious technology.

[cjihrig]

I nominate @rvagg as the official Node.js mascot

[rvagg]

You can have Erik instead.

[chrisdickinson]

There is a mascot - the node.js rocket turtle!

[chrisdickinson]

Replying with the image because the email comment won't let me attach an image — aw geez.

[Fishrock123]

^^^^^^^^^^

[therebelrobot]

ohmygodilovethat. Like srsly. How long ago was that?

[Qard]

That was like pre-0.5, I think. It's an ancient rocket turtle.

[chrisdickinson]

There's also the version used on nodebug.me:

[rmg]

I think the turtle should probably be replaced with the libuv raptor-unicorn..

[Qard]

I think we need to build a bike shed where our turtle and dinosaur mascots can live.

[rmg]

@Qard agreed, and it should be green.

[Qard]

I dunno, the red from the rocket fins seems to project "fast" better than green to me.

[ChALkeR]

The rocket (v8) should rotate, so that the turtle (or the dinosaur) is part of the time upside down.
Can we get an animated logo? Just kidding.

Just a general question: So the logo is an animal onto which someone added fireworks. Did someone just say PETA?