Over the weekend, we learned a bit about Pipo-kun, the official mascot for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, who shows up at any Tokyo police event and has become synonymous with their officers. So we asked you what your ideas were for a NYPD mascot—some of you suggested subway rats, "an overweight tribal tattoo with a mustache", an "anally inserted billy club," or something "riding a bicycle." But above, you can see some of the illustrated results, including Officer Bully, Texty the Traffic Pigeon, and more!
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