If you intended to make Linux an exclusivity thing, where only the top of the top geeks were allowed to even approach it, then it makes sense to have a shitty mascot.
Worst defense for the bad Linux mascot: "but they meant for the mascot to be something ugly and non-commercial".
... The entire idea behind even choosing a mascot, is to get people to want to try your product. You're literally saying you intended on driving people away from Linux while you're also complaining that too many people use Windows and proprietary software.
なんで君はこれを読んでいるかよ
Just another random person passing by.
Oh hi.
The Alyx Vance must go this way anyway.
Gordon Freeman dies in All Dogs Go To Heaven 2.
I wasn't designed to be carried.
En Taro Igel!
Lift me up, let me go...