# \#branding **URL:** https://discourse.julialang.org/tag/branding/168.md [Latest](https://discourse.julialang.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.julialang.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.julialang.org/tags.md) --- ## [An animal for Julia?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/an-animal-for-julia/6322)

**Author:** [@cormullion](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/cormullion)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/an-animal-for-julia/6322 "2026-07-28T09:52:19Z")

In that long “What can we do to make Julia grow fast” thread, @John\_Hearns suggests that what Julia really needs is a cuddly animal. (I’m not sure I totally agree with him but it’s an interesting idea to pursue… … --- ## [Should Julia have an unofficial community mascot? If so, which one?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/should-julia-have-an-unofficial-community-mascot-if-so-which-one/136826)

**Author:** [@gwr](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/gwr)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 7:21am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/should-julia-have-an-unofficial-community-mascot-if-so-which-one/136826 "2026-04-30T07:21:06Z")

This is a poll about whether Julia should have an unofficial community mascot. Since this topic has resurfaced repeatedly over the years without converging, I thought it might be useful to at least get a clearer signal … --- ## [Where can I get Julia merchandise?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/where-can-i-get-julia-merchandise/16746)

**Author:** [@ljamesherald](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/ljamesherald)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/where-can-i-get-julia-merchandise/16746 "2018-10-26T01:29:47Z")

Hello! My name is Logan and I am a current student here at Indiana Institute of Technology, and I absolutely love Julia! Luckily for me, one of my classes is having me give a presentation on the programing language of m…