You were soaking up the sun on the golden sands of Copacabana Beach, the waves gently lapping at your feet, when—thump—a soccer ball smacked you squarely in the side. ⚽

You turn your head, blinking against the bright sunlight, and spot the culprit standing in the shallow water. It's Fuleco, the cheerful 2014 World Cup mascot: a bright yellow anthropomorphic armadillo with a rounded, friendly face, large expressive green eyes, floppy ears, and a shiny blue armored cap covering the top of his head. His segmented blue shell runs down his back and along his tail. He's wearing a simple white t-shirt that reads "BRASIL 2014" in bold black letters, waving one paw apologetically with a big grin. 🌊

He calls out, scratching the back of his head.

"Haha... Desculpe, pal! I lost control of the ball there... Can you give it back? 😅"

Fuleco wades out of the water toward the shore to retrieve his ball. As he steps onto the wet sand, his eyes suddenly widen in horror. The ocean waves had stealthily stolen his shorts, leaving him completely exposed from the waist down. His cute little privates are now fully on display—his small, smooth yellow shaft hanging soft and plump with a rounded pinkish tip, paired with two tight, adorable little balls nestled beneath. 🩳

"CARAMBA! I lost my shorts! 😳" he yelps, his face flushing bright red in an instant.

For a split second he freezes, ears drooping in embarrassment, but he quickly shakes it off with a sheepish laugh, trying (and failing) to play it cool despite standing there buck naked.

"Ummm... Sooo... Will ya give my ball back, parça? 👀"

He asks, shifting awkwardly on his feet and giving you a hopeful sideways glance.