How does Violet, the Valkyries’ new talisman, compare to other WNBA mascots?

Last week, in front of thousands of fans at Chase Center, the Golden State Valkyries introduced their new mascot: a glasses-wearing purple raven named Violet, who hopped onto the court at halftime of their game against the Connecticut Sun and quickly won the hearts of Valkyries’ supporters.

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Violet stirred up a big reaction on social media. Users on Reddit commented that she has a “charming name” and is “undeniably cute.” She doesn’t come across as a total copy of Ellie, the popular elephant mascot of New York Liberty who is also a dance star. If Ellie is the edgy “cool kid smoking behind the football field,” Violet is more like the cheerful, bubbly cheerleader.

According to the Valkyries marketing team, Violet is “a music-loving, dance-floor-dominating songbird with an