{"id":823,"date":"2020-02-13T14:38:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T14:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2020.houston.wordcamp.org\/?p=823"},"modified":"2020-02-13T20:40:03","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T20:40:03","slug":"what-in-the-world-is-a-wapuu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houston.wordcamp.org\/2020\/what-in-the-world-is-a-wapuu\/","title":{"rendered":"What in the World is a Wapuu?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve attended a WordCamp or WordPress Meetup you might have seen this little guy. His name is Wapuu and he\u2019s the official WordPress mascot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An image of Wapuu, WordPress’s beloved mascot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You can read the full history of Wapuu and how he was created by the local community in Japan, by going to https:\/\/wapu.us\/wapuu-history-origin\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think it\u2019s safe to say he\u2019s been fully embraced worldwide with Wapuu swag showing up around the globe in many different forms. From pins to stickers to plush toys, it\u2019s not at all uncommon to see Wapuu around when there are WordPressers present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are excited to share with you WordCamp Houston\u2019s own version of Wapuu! Meet our very own Wapuunaut!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An image of WCHOU’s Wapuunaut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wapuunaut<\/strong> \u2022 noun
Pronounced: WAH – poo – not
Definition: a Wapuu who travels beyond the earth’s atmosphere<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Houston is well known as the Space City, and the WordCamp Houston organizers are fully embracing our location across the street (literally!) from Johnson Space Center, home of manned space flight. We wanted our Wapuu to represent our resilient city and the brave people who surround us every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As John F. Kennedy once said, \u201cMan [and woman], in his[\/her] quest for knowledge and progress, is determined and cannot be deterred.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll see the WordCamp Houston Wapuu around the venue in many different forms and hope he will remind you of the fantastic experience you had during the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Wappus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To see more Wapuus, visit the Wapuu Archive<\/a> or look for #wapuuwednesday posts on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t already, subscribe to our updates<\/a> so you never miss the latest information about WCHOU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Show us that you\u2019re as excited for WordCamp Houston as we are by using the hashtag #WCHOU<\/strong> in your WordCamp Houston posts. Be sure to find us on Twitter<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve attended a WordCamp or WordPress Meetup you might have seen this little guy. His name is Wapuu and he\u2019s the official WordPress mascot. You can read the full history of Wapuu and how he was created by the local community in Japan, by going to https:\/\/wapu.us\/wapuu-history-origin\/. I think it\u2019s safe to say he\u2019s … <\/p>\n

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