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WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 6:48 pm
by Voltron
The Toronto Tempo are standing up to Sophie
The Toronto Tempo debuted a new “non-binary” mascot ahead of their WNBA matchup with the Indiana Fever in an apparent swipe at controversial star Sophie Cunningham.
The Tempo revealed Dez, a butch, non-binary Borealis Blue Snapping Turtle who uses she/they pronouns and “has a fondness for soft shell tacos,” the team said in an Tuesday announcement unveiling the new mascot.
Dez also has a partner in crime, anthropomorphic arctic hare named Dot who uses standard she/her pronouns.
Dez is a Taurus, the team made sure to include in its announcement.
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:01 pm
by Hoop Dreams
A non-binary snapping turtle? Yeah, that'll really show Sophie!
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:05 pm
by Voltron
Hoop Dreams wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:01 pm
A non-binary snapping turtle? Yeah, that'll really show Sophie!
Named Dez
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:11 pm
by Lesueurcountyguy
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:13 pm
by Eroder
Hoop Dreams wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:01 pm
A non-binary snapping turtle? Yeah, that'll really show Sophie!
She’ll be so upset her stat line will be all zeros!
Oh, wait…
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:15 pm
by Voltron
Sophie should wear an "xx/xy" shirt during warm ups of their games
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:33 pm
by Verle
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:43 pm
by Hoop Dreams
Eroder wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:13 pm
Hoop Dreams wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:01 pm
A non-binary snapping turtle? Yeah, that'll really show Sophie!
She’ll be so upset her stat line will be all zeros!
Oh, wait…
She has 8 points and 3 assists so far tonight!
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 8:04 pm
by feekdogg
I think I just figured out how Ragnar can make a triumphant comeback.
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 8:13 pm
by Jack Soo 5
Hoop Dreams wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:43 pm
Eroder wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:13 pm
Hoop Dreams wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:01 pm
A non-binary snapping turtle? Yeah, that'll really show Sophie!
She’ll be so upset her stat line will be all zeros!
Oh, wait…
She has 8 points and 3 assists so far tonight!
Points: 10
Assists: 5
Rebounds: 2
Steals: 2
Eroder: Fuck You!
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:02 pm
by Hoop Dreams
Jack Soo 5 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 8:13 pm
Hoop Dreams wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:43 pm
Eroder wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:13 pm
She’ll be so upset her stat line will be all zeros!
Oh, wait…
She has 8 points and 3 assists so far tonight!
Points: 10
Assists: 5
Rebounds: 2
Steals: 2
Eroder: Fuck You!
Eroder got cooked!
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:07 pm
by Drizzay
Fitting for Toronto
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:12 pm
by Eroder
Jack Soo 5 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 8:13 pm
Hoop Dreams wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:43 pm
Eroder wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:13 pm
She’ll be so upset her stat line will be all zeros!
Oh, wait…
She has 8 points and 3 assists so far tonight!
Points: 10
Assists: 5
Rebounds: 2
Steals: 2
Eroder: Fuck You!
Yay! She FINALLY had a good game!
You are the people that go giddy when McCarthy finally completes a pass!
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:27 pm
by Jack Soo 5
Eroder wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:12 pm
Jack Soo 5 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 8:13 pm
Hoop Dreams wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 7:43 pm
She has 8 points and 3 assists so far tonight!
Points: 10
Assists: 5
Rebounds: 2
Steals: 2
Eroder: Fuck You!
Yay! She FINALLY had a good game!
You are the people that go giddy when McCarthy finally completes a pass!
Cooked, bitch!
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:57 pm
by Eroder
Jack Soo 5 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:27 pm
Eroder wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:12 pm
Jack Soo 5 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 8:13 pm
Points: 10
Assists: 5
Rebounds: 2
Steals: 2
Eroder: Fuck You!
Yay! She FINALLY had a good game!
You are the people that go giddy when McCarthy finally completes a pass!
Cooked, bitch!
Admit it, Jack…you LOVE nine…
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 11:03 pm
by Jack Soo 5
Eroder wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:57 pm
Jack Soo 5 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:27 pm
Eroder wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:12 pm
Yay! She FINALLY had a good game!
You are the people that go giddy when McCarthy finally completes a pass!
Cooked, bitch!
Admit it, Jack…you LOVE nine…
You bet your ass I do!
Re: WNBA team reveals new ‘non-binary’ turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2026 11:24 pm
by Eroder
Jack Soo 5 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 11:03 pm
Eroder wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:57 pm
Jack Soo 5 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:27 pm
Cooked, bitch!
Admit it, Jack…you LOVE nine…
You bet your ass I do!
Jack, “she” has a penis…
