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The mascot, Pudsey Bear, was created by Joanna Ball. The bear was named after her home town of Pudsey, West Yorkshire, where her grandfather was mayor! Bet you find that interesting don't you! lol! you in leeds at the moment? im currently working in leeds!

i seem to remember that there was a competition on children in need to name their mascot bear. the winner was pudsey.

The maker no, the namer of the bear did.