Izzy (mascot)

Izzy was the official mascot of the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics and was initially named Whatizit ("What is it?") at its introduction at the close of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. The animated character with the ability to morph into different forms was a departure from the Olympic tradition in that it did not represent a nationally significant animal or human figure.

"Whatzit" and "Whatzit?" redirect here. For the puzzle game known in America as "Whatzit" or "Whatzit?", see Dingbats (board game).
Izzy
Mascot of the 1996 Summer Olympics (Atlanta)
CreatorJohn Ryan
SignificanceNamed after the short term for Whatizit ("What is it?"), an alien
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