Off topic Thursday

We all remember Woodsy Owl from growing up in the 70s and 80s.

Sadly, the Woodsy we knew was replaced by a new, slimmer version.

In one of the most bizarre government orders ever, the forest service called for all costumes of the old Woodsy to be burnt until they are "destroyed beyond recognition" under the supervision of a law enforcement officer.

I guess they feared people using the old suits to become imposter Woodsys for evil personal gain or something. Or perhaps they just want to make way for the new interloper.

Either way, the Woodsy we grew up with is down the memory hole.

Photo of new Woodsy from symbols.gov